Manufacturing Technician - Day Shift - Kings Mountain, NC

MSCCN; Kings Mountain (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton is seeking a Manufacturing Technician for the Day Shift in Kings Mountain, NC. This on-site role features a Monday–Friday, 7:00 am–3:00 pm core schedule and an hourly pay range with increases at 6 months and 1 year of service.

Salary is a guideline and based on skills and experience. The role involves setup and operation of CNC machinery, inspection, tool maintenance, and adherence to quality standards.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED.
• 6 months of experience setting up and operating CNC machining equipment.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate machines and gauging equipment to process machined components.
• Use inspection tools (SPC equipment, gauges, micrometers, dial indicators) to ensure part quality.
• Install and inspect tooling; monitor wear and adjust to maintain specifications.
• Produce parts meeting gear, spline, form, finish, and size requirements; readjust as needed.
• Perform minor and preventative maintenance on machines; use basic hand tools.
• Handle materials safely, including lifting up to 35 pounds, and follow safety procedures.
• Support continuous improvement by following TS16949 and ISO14000 systems and reporting issues.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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.

This role is On-Site unless specifically stated otherwise at the location detailed in the job post.

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

The range for this position is $23.41 - $29.47 per hour 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 7:00 am - 3:00 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.

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What you’ll do:

Essential Functions:

• 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.
• 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.

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Qualifications:

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 6 months of experience setting up and operating CNC machining equipment 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 in reading, interpreting, and following process sheets.
• Experience machining gears or spline components (e.g., hobbing, shaping, shaving, hard turning).
• Experience using SPC methods and precision inspection tools to maintain quality standards.
• Familiarity with tooling selection, tool wear monitoring, and minor machine maintenance.