Manufacturing Technician - Night 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

Paid and unpaid time away from work

Job summary

Eaton Corporation is seeking a Manufacturing Technician for night shifts in Kings Mountain, NC. This role involves operating CNC machines, conducting quality checks, and maintaining adherence to safety procedures.

Qualified candidates need a High School Diploma and at least 1 year of CNC machine operation experience. The position offers an hourly rate between $23.41 and $29.47, with pay increases based on tenure.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of CNC machine operator experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Candidates must reside within 50 miles of Kings Mountain, NC.
• No relocation is offered for this position.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC machines to process machined components.
• Produce parts according to specifications and conduct quality inspections.
• Perform minor maintenance and adhere to safety procedures.

Skills

CNC machine operation

Safety adherence

Quality control inspection

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CNC lathe

Deburring equipment

S.P.C. equipment

Job description

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

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

The core hours for this role are Monday through Friday from 11:00pm - 7:30am.

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.

What you’ll do

The Manufacturing Technician sets up and operates assigned machinery and gauging equipment to process machined components—from raw materials for pre-heat treatment operations to heat-treated parts for post-heat processing.

Essential Functions

• Operate CNC lathe, CNC hob, CNC shaper, CNC shavers, cross, deburring equipment, Hard Turn lathe, and/or Hard Finish machines, as assigned.
• Set up and operate assigned machines in a timely manner.
• Produce and maintain all part characteristics according to specifications. Select and install tooling as required by the process sheet for setup to manufacture the parts.
• Physical aspects of the job include lifting parts weighing as much as 35 pounds of rough forging.
• Visually inspect tools for excessive wear. Obtain inspection from gear lab and, if necessary, readjust setup to obtain proper spline or tooth form, lead, involute, finish and/or size.
• Inspect product samples for highest quality acceptance using proper inspection procedures and maintain S.P.C. charts, control plans, etc. as required. Reports unusual conditions, safety issues or defective material to a Coach.
• Adhere to all safety procedures and company policies.
• Performs minor and preventative maintenance as required.
• Assist in maintaining atmosphere of continuous improvement and team efforts for accomplishing plant goals by using our Quality systems (e.g., TS 16949) and Environmental system (e.g., ISO 14000).

Qualifications

Education and Minimum Experience Required

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum 1 year of CNC machine operator experience 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.

Specialized Knowledge

• CNC lathe, CNC hob, CNC shaper, CNC shaver, deburring equipment, hard-turn lathe, hard finishing machine, and part stamping equipment.
• S.P.C. equipment, attribute gauges, O.D. micrometers, bench centers, dial indicators, alignment fixtures, measuring pins, and robotic systems.
• Hand tools including various wrenches, hammers, air hoses, arbors, plugs, and cups.
• Process sheets, technical drawings, and S.P.C. control charts.

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.

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 making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

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. 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.