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.

What you’ll do:

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for installing, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining plant equipment to support safe, reliable operations and the achievement of plant business goals and objectives.

Perform a wide range of mechanical, electrical, and controls‑related maintenance activities to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production machinery used in the manufacture of heavy‑ and medium‑duty truck transmissions.
Diagnose equipment issues; repair or replace components; test, adjust, and verify proper operation using a strong working knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems. Utilize machine‑level and OEM software for troubleshooting and repair, including Fanuc robots and controls, NC/CNC equipment, PLCs, and drive systems.
Perform scheduled preventive and predictive maintenance on machines and equipment to support equipment reliability and uptime.
Read and interpret electrical and electronic schematics, hydraulic and pneumatic diagrams, mechanical blueprints, equipment manuals, and work orders to perform required maintenance tasks.
Support a culture of continuous improvement and teamwork to achieve departmental and plant objectives.
Maintain assigned work areas in accordance with 6S standards and actively participate in department and team housekeeping efforts.
Identify and report abnormal conditions, safety concerns, and defective materials to the coach or appropriate leadership.
Participate in training and continuously update technical skills to adapt to new machinery, equipment, and emerging technologies.

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution
2 years of manufacturing-focused maintenance experience or closely related experience, supported by training in mechanics, electrical systems, industrial maintenance, and/or automation
Hands-on experience performing both electrical and mechanical troubleshooting in a manufacturing or industrial environment
Ability to read and interpret electronic schematics, hydraulic and pneumatic diagrams, and mechanical blueprints to support equipment repair or rebuild activities
Working experience using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for asset management and maintenance tracking
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:

Associate’s degree in Industrial Maintenance or a related field with a minimum of three (3) years of electrical and/or automation experience; or a certificate in Industrial Maintenance or a related field with a minimum of five (5) years of electrical and/or automation experience.
Familiarity with a variety of machine control systems, including Siemens and Fanuc NC systems and Allen‑Bradley PLCs.
One (1) or more years of experience using AutoCAD.

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.

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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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