Clutch Lead Operator - Days - Kings Mountain, NC

VetJobs; Kings Mountain (NC); On-site; USD 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton’s Vehicle Group division is seeking a Lead Production Assembler for our Kings Mountain, NC facility. This on-site role covers a day shift from 6:45 AM to 3:15 PM with potential overtime as needed, and offers pay incentives at 6 months and 1 year of service.

You will lead assembly of clutch components, train team members, coordinate changeovers, and uphold safety and quality standards on the line, working with automation and continuous improvement initiatives.

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

High School/GED

Job description

Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post. 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.

Auto req ID

481857BR

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

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 Previous leadership experience

City

Kings Mountain

State

North Carolina

Job Category

Manufacturing

Job Code

Manufacturing Manufacturing

Affiliate Sponsor

Eaton