Maintenance Technician - Afternoon Shift

Maintenance Technician - Afternoon Shift Kings Mountain, North Carolina, USA, 28086 Job description Company and benefits Job Req ID 57545 Work Type Onsite Department Manufacturing Hiring Program Mobility Eaton’s IS VEH VGNA division is currently seeking a Maintenance Technician - Afternoon Shift to join our Kings Mountain, NC site The hourly rate for this position is $23.41 - $35.32 per hour. The core hours are 2:45 pm - 11:15 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. #IND123 What you’ll do: The Maintenance Technician is responsible for installing, troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining plant equipment and supporting the achievement of the plant’s business goals and objectives. In this function you will: • Use mechanical skills to perform highly diversified activities to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production machines and equipment in support of the manufacture of heavy-duty & medium-duty truck transmissions. These repairs are not limited to just mechanical but are considered multiskilled and will also include electrical and control related task to ensure the job is complete. • Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and adjust on equipment as well as have a good working knowledge of machine components, mechanical and electrical and troubleshooting aptitude for both. Troubleshooting equipment using the machine and OEM software to diagnose and repair issues. (including Fanuc robots and controls; NC/CNC equipment; and PLC and drive systems) Perform regular preventive and predictive maintenance on machines and equipment as scheduled. • Read and interpret electric/electronic schematics, hydraulic and pneumatic diagrams, mechanical blueprints; equipment manuals; and work orders. Use these to take action to perform required equipment maintenance. • Assists in maintaining an atmosphere of continuous improvement and team efforts for accomplishing department and plant goals. • Maintains work area 6S and assists in department/team housekeeping efforts • Reports unusual conditions, safety issues, or defective materials to coach • Trains and continually updates skills to adapt to new machinery and technology Qualifications: Required (Basic) Qualifications: • Must have a high school diploma or GED from an accredited institution • Minimum of 2 years of manufacturing focused maintenance experience or related experience. (With developed training in mechanics, electrical, industrial maintenance, automation) • Experience with electrical and mechanical troubleshooting as well as interpreting machine schematics such as electronic schematics, hydraulic and pneumatic diagrams, and mechanical blueprints in support of rebuild/repair of equipment. • Working knowledge of a CMMS asset management software. • 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, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc. • No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. 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: • Associates Degree in Industrial Maintenance, or related field, and three(3) years electrical/automation experience; OR a certificate in Industrial Maintenance, or related field, and five (5) years of electrical/automation experience. • Knowledgeable in different machine controls (i.e. Siemens/Fanuc NC systems and Allen Bradley PLC's) • 1+ years’ experience with AutoCAD Position Criteria: • Demonstrates consistent professional conduct in all workplace interactions • Communicates effectively in both written and oral communication abilities 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. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that 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. Eaton strives to provide benefits and programs that are competitive and focused on employee well-being. These programs are offered across the United States and Puerto Rico, but specific programs and options available may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic locations, date of hire, employment type and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.