Clutch Lead Operator - Days

Eaton; Kings Mountain (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton is hiring a Lead Production Operator (Days) in Kings Mountain, NC. The role focuses on assembling clutch components and leading a team in a predominantly manual and automated environment.

The position offers daytime hours with potential overtime. Physical requirements include lifting up to 35 lbs, standing for long periods, and working around automated equipment. Eaton emphasizes safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience assembling clutches or automotive assemblies.
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs regularly.
• Able to stand for up to 9 hours.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• No relocation; must reside within 50 miles of Kings Mountain, NC.

Responsibilities

• Assemble clutch components, sub-assemblies, and assemblies from specs and drawings.
• Work safely around automation including fully automated and collaborative cells.
• Direct and train assemblers in your assigned area.
• Assist supervisor with Tier meetings, Engineering Trials, CI events, and related activities.
• Be expert on all assembly stations in your area.
• Plan assembly line flow to meet daily requirements and coordinate changeovers.

Skills

Clutch assembly

Leadership experience

Heavy lifting

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Eaton’s IS VEH VGNA division is currently seeking a Clutch Lead Operator - Days.

The hourly rate for this position is $22.59 - $28.21 per hour with pay increases scheduled at 6 months and 1 year of service.

The core hours for this role are 6:45 AM - 3:15 PM. Overtime may exceed these hours, and can be mandatory at times.

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Eaton announced, on January 26, 2026, the intent to separate its Mobility Group (including both the Vehicle and eMobility segments) into an independent, publicly traded company. We expect to complete the separation by the end of the first quarter of 2027. The compensation and benefits that will initially be offered for this position are based on Eaton's plans, programs and practices. If you are offered and accept this position and are actively employed by the Mobility Group when the spinoff closes, the new company will provide further details to employees concerning compensation and benefits at that time.

What You’ll Do

Eaton’s Vehicle Group division is currently seeking a Lead Production Assembler to join our team. This position is based at our Kings Mountain, NC facility.

Role

Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each and every day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours. In this role, you will:

• Assemble clutch components, sub-assemblies, and assemblies from specification sheets, drawings, and work instructions.
• Be able to work safely around automation including fully automated & collaborative automation cells.
• Direct and train assemblers in your assigned area
• Assist your supervisor and other functional leaders with Tier meetings, Engineering Trials, Continuous Improvement events, and other activities as required
• Be an expert on all assembly stations in your assigned area
• Plan assembly line flow to meet daily requirements including coordinating changeovers, supplying proper tools, and escalating issues.
• Perform minor and preventative maintenance in assigned workstations.
• Be diligent in watching for and reporting unusual conditions, safety issues or defective material, assisting Safety, Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance with identifying issues.
• Adhere to all safety and quality procedures, and company policies and guidelines.
• Assist in on-the-job training for new employees.
• Help create an atmosphere of continuous improvement and team efforts for accomplishing departmental and plant objectives.
• Perform work in a manner which supports Eaton’s Quality systems (QS, 9000, TS 16949, CQI-9), and Environmental system (ISO 14000).
• Maintain work area housekeeping and assist in department/team housekeeping and 5S efforts
• Ensure that people in your assigned area complete their daily standard work tasks
• Inspect product for quality acceptance and perform quality checks. Work within quality and quantity standards.
• Work a reasonable amount of overtime, including weekends and holidays as scheduled.

When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Eaton has in place accessibility policies for accommodating employees with disabilities. If you are selected for an interview and require accommodations, please let the recruiter or hiring manager know so that we can work to make reasonable adjustments that best suit your needs. Accessibility information may be found at: http://www.eatoncanada.ca/EatonCA/OurCompany/Accessibility/index.htm

Qualifications

Required (Basic) Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution
• Prior experience assembling clutches or other automotive assemblies required
• Able to lift up to 35 lbs. on a regular basis from floor to waist. Periodic lifting of up to 30 lbs. from waist to shoulder.
• Able to stand for up to 9 hours, with scheduled breaks
• Able to stand, twist, bend, squat and stoop
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship
• No relocation is available for this position. Only candidates that currently reside within 50 miles of the Kings Mountain, NC facility will be considered

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing assembly experience preferred
• 1 Year experience assembling clutches or other transmission components
• Previous leadership experience

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.

You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.

• We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.