Maintenance Technician, Nights

Eaton Corporation; Kings Mountain (NC); On-site; USD 32,249 - 50,117; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Welfare benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid and unpaid time away from work

Job summary

Eaton Corporation is seeking a Maintenance Technician for night shifts at our Kings Mountain, NC facility. The ideal candidate will perform a wide range of mechanical and electrical maintenance to troubleshoot and maintain production machinery used in manufacturing truck transmissions.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, substantial experience in maintenance, and the ability to read schematics. Benefits include health and welfare programs and retirement benefits.

Qualifications

• 2 years of manufacturing-focused maintenance experience.
• Hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and pneumatic diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical and electrical maintenance on production machinery.
• Diagnose and repair equipment issues.
• Conduct scheduled preventive maintenance.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Ability to read schematics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree in Industrial Maintenance

Tools

CMMS

AutoCAD

Job description

Eaton’s IS VEH VGNA division is currently seeking a Maintenance Technician, nights at our Kings Mountain, NC facility.

Salary range: $23.41 – $36.38 per hour with scheduled pay increases at 6 months and 1 year of service.

Core hours: Monday through Friday from 11:00pm until 7:00am.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of mechanical, electrical, and controls related maintenance activities to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production machinery used in the manufacture of heavy and medium duty truck transmissions.
• Diagnose equipment issues; repair or replace components; test, adjust, and verify proper operation using a strong working knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems. Utilize machine level and OEM software for troubleshooting and repair, including Fanuc robots and controls, NC/CNC equipment, PLCs, and drive systems.
• Perform scheduled preventive and predictive maintenance on machines and equipment to support equipment reliability and uptime.
• Read and interpret electrical and electronic schematics, hydraulic and pneumatic diagrams, mechanical blueprints, equipment manuals, and work orders to perform required maintenance tasks.
• Support a culture of continuous improvement and teamwork to achieve departmental and plant objectives.
• Maintain assigned work areas in accordance with 6S standards and actively participate in department and team housekeeping efforts.
• Identify and report abnormal conditions, safety concerns, and defective materials to the coach or appropriate leadership.
• Participate in training and continuously update technical skills to adapt to new machinery, equipment, and emerging technologies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• 2 years of manufacturing‑focused maintenance experience or closely related experience, supported by training in mechanics, electrical systems, industrial maintenance, and/or automation.
• Hands‑on experience performing both electrical and mechanical troubleshooting in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Ability to read and interpret electronic schematics, hydraulic and pneumatic diagrams, and mechanical blueprints to support equipment repair or rebuild activities.
• Working experience using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for asset management and maintenance tracking.
• Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position.
• No relocation benefit is being offered. All candidates must currently reside within 50 miles of the work location to be considered. Active‑Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Industrial Maintenance or a related field with a minimum of three (3) years of electrical and/or automation experience; or a certificate in Industrial Maintenance or a related field with a minimum of five (5) years of electrical and/or automation experience.
• Familiarity with a variety of machine control systems, including Siemens and Fanuc NC systems and Allen Bradley PLCs.
• One (1) or more years of experience using AutoCAD.

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 that 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 a conditional offer, a background check may be performed.

Benefits include Health and Welfare benefits, Retirement benefits, and programs that provide paid and unpaid time away from work. Eligibility depends on location, date of hire and applicable agreements.