Manufacturing Technician - Day Shift - Kings Mountain, NC

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

Job summary

Eaton’s IS VEH VGNA division is seeking a Manufacturing Technician for the Day Shift near Kings Mountain, NC. The role involves setting up and operating CNC equipment to produce machined components from rough material or post‑heat treated material, following process sheets and quality standards.

The core hours are Monday through Friday from 7:00 am - 3:00 pm, with scheduled pay increases at 6 months and 1 year of service.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 6 months of experience setting up and operating CNC machining equipment in a manufacturing environment.
• No relocation offered; reside within 50 miles of Kings Mountain, NC.
• Eaton will not sponsor immigration or related programs.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC equipment including lathes, hobbers, shapers, and deburring machines.
• Use inspection tools and SPC charts to ensure part quality.
• Select and inspect tooling, monitor wear, and adjust setups to maintain specs.
• Perform maintenance and handle materials safely, lifting up to 35 pounds.
• Adhere to TS 16949 and ISO 14000 systems and report any issues.

Skills

CNC setup

CNC operation

Quality inspection

Tooling selection

Safety compliance

Education

High School/GED

Tools

CNC machines

SPC tools

Dial indicators

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. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. 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 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.

What You’ll Do:

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 with scheduled pay increases at 6 months and 1 year of service.

The core hours for this role are Monday through Friday from 7:00am - 3:30pm.

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.

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Qualifications:

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

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