Eaton’s IS VEH VGNA division is currently seeking a Maintenance - Afternoon. This position is based at our Kings Mountain, NC location. The Maintenance Technician position is responsible for installing, troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining plant equipment and supporting the achievement of the plant’s business goals and objectives.

The hourly rate for this position is $23.83 - $34.29 per hour.

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:

• 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. (including Fanuc robots and controls; NC/CNC equipment; and PLC and drive systems)

• Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments on equipment. 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:

Basic Qualifications:

• Must have a high school diploma or GED

• Able to read and understand electric/electronic schematics, hydraulic and pneumatic diagrams, and mechanical blueprints in support of rebuild/repair of equipment.

• Legally authorized to work in the US on an on-going basis without company sponsorship.

• Strong mechanical aptitude.

• 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.

• Prior experience with Siemens/Fanuc NC systems and Allen Bradley PLC's

• Working knowledge of a CMMS asset management software

• Working knowledge of Maximo asset management software

• Experience with predictive maintenance such as infrared, ultrasound technologies

• Experience with AutoCAD

Skills:

• Displays professional conduct

• Good written and verbal communication skills

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