What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Technician - Night Shift position at Eaton?
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.
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.
Overview
What you’ll do:
Set up and operate assigned machines and gauging equipment necessary to process machined components from rough material for pre-heat treat processes or heat-treated material for post-heat processes.
Essential Functions
Education and Minimum Experience Required:
Specialized Knowledge
Utilize the following tools and equipment, as assigned:
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.
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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.
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.
Overview
What you’ll do:
Set up and operate assigned machines and gauging equipment necessary to process machined components from rough material for pre-heat treat processes or heat-treated material for post-heat processes.
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).
Education and Minimum Experience Required:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Minimum 1 year of machine operator experience in a manufacturing environment
- Candidate must reside within 50 miles of Kings Mountain, NC
- Candidate must be able to work without sponsorship
Specialized Knowledge
Utilize the following tools and equipment, as assigned:
- CNC lathe, CNC hob, CNC shaper, CNC shavers, deburring equipment, hard turn lathe, hard finish machine, part stamp.
- S.P.C. equipment, attribute gauging, O.D. Micrometers, bench centers, dial indicators, alignment fixtures measuring pins, robots.
- Various wrenches, hammers, air hose, arbors, plug and cups.
- Process sheets and drawings, S.P.C. charts control
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.
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Salary : $23 - $29