Manufacturing Technician - Afternoon shift

Eaton Corporation; Kings Mountain (NC); On-site; USD 32,249 - 40,597; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Welfare benefits

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Eaton Corporation is seeking a Manufacturing Technician for the Afternoon Shift in Kings Mountain, NC. The hourly pay ranges from $23.41 to $29.47, with scheduled increases after 6 months and 1 year. This position requires operating CNC machines and ensuring quality standards.

Candidates need a High School Diploma or GED and at least one year of CNC setup experience. Preferred qualifications include 2+ years in similar roles and familiarity with gear machining.

Join Eaton and enjoy comprehensive health benefits and competitive retirement plans!

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience setting up and operating CNC machining equipment in a manufacturing environment.
• 2+ years of CNC setup and operation experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and process sheets.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC equipment including CNC lathes and hard finish machines.
• Produce parts that meet all quality and size requirements.
• Perform minor and preventative maintenance on machines.

Skills

CNC machining

Quality control

Tooling selection

Mechanical skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CNC lathes

Inspection tools

SPC equipment

Job description

Eaton’s IS VEH VGNA division is currently seeking a Manufacturing Technician - Afternoon Shift.

The range for this position is $23.41 - $29.47 per hour with scheduled pay increases at 6 months and 1 year of service.

The core hours for this role are Monday through Friday from 3:00 pm until 11:30 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:

Set up and operate assigned machines and gauging equipment to process machined components from rough material for pre‑heat treat processes or from heat‑treated material for post‑heat treat processes.

Essential Functions:

• Set up and operate CNC equipment including CNC lathes, hobs, shapers, shavers, deburring equipment, hard turn lathes, and hard finish machines per process sheets and drawings.
• Use inspection and measurement tools such as SPC equipment, attribute gauges, OD micrometers, dial indicators, bench centers, alignment fixtures, measuring pins, and robots to ensure part quality.
• Select, install, and visually inspect tooling for proper setup; monitor tools for wear and make adjustments as needed to maintain specifications.
• Produce parts that meet all quality, spline/tooth form, lead, involute, finish, and size requirements; obtain gear lab inspections and readjust setups when necessary. Inspect product samples using proper inspection procedures and maintain SPC charts, control plans, and related documentation.
• Perform minor and preventative maintenance on machines and utilize hand tools such as wrenches, hammers, air hoses, arbors, plugs, and cups as required.
• Safely handle materials, including lifting rough forgings up to 35 pounds with or without accommodation, and adhere to all safety procedures and company policies.
• Support continuous improvement and team objectives by following Quality (TS 16949) and Environmental (ISO 14000) systems and reporting unusual conditions, defects, or safety concerns to a Coach.

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:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1 year of experience setting up and operating CNC machining equipment in a manufacturing environment.
• No relocation is offered for this position. Candidates must reside within 50 miles of Kings Mountain, NC.
• 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 cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.

Preferred:

• 2+ years of CNC setup and operation experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience machining gears or spline components (e.g., hobbing, shaping, shaving, hard turning).
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and process sheets.
• Experience using SPC methods and precision inspection tools to maintain quality standards.
• Familiarity with tooling selection, tool wear monitoring, and minor machine maintenance.
• Knowledge of IATF/TS 16949 or ISO 14000 standards in a production setting.

All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates’ privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.

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.

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.