Clutch Operator - Afternoon Shift

Eaton; Kings Mountain (NC); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton is seeking a Clutch Operator for the Kings Mountain, NC area. The role runs on the Afternoon Shift with core hours 2:45 pm to 11:15 pm. The pay range is $20.59–$26.21 per hour with planned increases at 6 months and 1 year of service.

Responsibilities include assembling clutch components, operating multiple stations including automated and Co-Bot cells, and following all safety and quality procedures. Overtime and Lean initiatives are part of the job.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Eaton will not sponsor immigration for this position.
• Relocation assistance is not available; candidates within a 50-mile radius will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Assemble clutch components, sub-assemblies, and assemblies from specifications and work instructions.
• Cross-train and operate multiple assembly stations including working around automated and Co-Bot cells.
• Adhere to safety and quality procedures and company policies.
• Assist in on-the-job training for new employees.
• Perform quality checks and maintain quality standards.
• Overtime, including weekends and holidays, as scheduled.
• Maintain 5S/Lean housekeeping and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform minor and preventive maintenance on assigned stations.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Eaton’s IS VEH VGNA division is currently seeking a Clutch Operator - Afternoon Shift to join our Kings Mountain team.

The range for this position is 20.59 - 26.21 per hour with scheduled pay increases at 6 months and 1 year of service.

The core hours are Monday through Friday from 2:45 pm - 11:15 pm.

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

• Assemble clutch components, sub-assemblies, and assemblies from specification sheets, drawings, and work instructions.
• Be cross-trained and operate multiple assembly stations including working around fully automated and Co-Bot cells during a single shift.
• Adhere to all safety and quality procedures, and company policies and guidelines.
• Assist in on-the-job training for new employees.
• Perform work in a manner which supports Eaton’s Quality systems (QS, 9000, TS 16949, CQI-9), and Environmental system (ISO 14000).
• 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.
• Maintain personal and team work-area housekeeping while actively supporting departmental 5S/Lean initiatives, including Value Stream Mapping, standardized work, TPM, and RIEs.
• Perform minor and preventive maintenance on assigned workstations.

This job posting describes the general nature and level of work being performed and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required. Other duties may be assigned as business needs require.

Qualifications

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution
• Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position. Only candidates in the immediate geographical area (50-mile radius) will be considered. Active - Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing assembly experience

Physical Requirements (with Or Without Reasonable Accommodation)

• Regularly lift up to 35 lbs. from floor to waist level and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs. from waist to shoulder height.
• Stand for extended periods, up to 9 hours, with scheduled breaks.
• Frequently bend, twist, squat, and stoop while performing job duties.

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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. #IND456