Equipment Technician - Manufacturing

Eaton's IS VEH VGNA division is currently seeking a Manufacturing Technician - 2nd shift. The hourly rate for this position is $19.52 per hour. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program.

Core hours for this role are 3:00pm-11:30pm.

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:

Eaton's Mobility Group is currently seeking a Production Technician. This position is based at our Athens, GA location. We make superchargers for high performance engines at this facility.

The Production Technician will operate safely and efficiently with various manufacturing and CNC equipment and related systems. They will also ensure compliance with all quality standards of finished parts produced and operate manufacturing equipment to permit high rates of efficiency in a safe working environment.

• Responsible for the production and assembly of high-performance superchargers and associated components, meeting quantity and quality expectations while ensuring the safety of yourself and others. Responsible to work within established quality and EBS systems.
• Maintain production records for assigned position. Participate in a team environment. Complete daily tasks in compliance with work standards. Utilize work instructions for proper procedures for assigned position.
• We have several work streams, you may work in assembly, test, and machining. Training on the job will be provided for each work area. Comply with all standard EHS practices and guidelines, and all Company guidelines and policies.
• Monitor and maintain efficient manufacturing equipment, manual and automatic gauging systems, and material handling system operations. Perform all checking and gauging functions to ensure machines are running within specifications. Operate multiple machines simultaneously.
• Perform adjustments to machine operation to ensure parts are within allowable tolerances including performing adjustments and offsets to machines and monitor conditions of tooling.
• Perform machine changeovers, and change tool inserts as needed.
• Identify potential equipment problems and report potential equipment problems to maintenance. Work directly with peers , Maintenance, Quality and Leadership Team members to problem solve and correct production-related issues.
• Comply with all IATF
  16949 standards and quality requirements, including visual requirements. Stop and correct job operation if product quality is affected negatively.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and safe work area including equipment. Adhere to Eaton's 5S+ Workplace Organizational Program. Perform operator-related preventative maintenance and cleaning as required.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• Must have a High School Diploma/GED from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of one (1) year manufacturing experience
• Working knowledge of production equipment and CNC machinery. Ability to run, set-up and change-over equipment.
• Able to lift parts up to 50 lbs. frequently, may include pushing and pulling of 50 lbs frequently
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates that currently reside within 50 miles of the work location will be considered. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
• 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.

Skills:

• Ability to use personal protective equipment, such as safety glasses, hearing protection, safety shoes, gloves, apron, hard hat and chemical face shield required depending on task.
• Ability to understand SDS sheets.
• Ability to Lockout/tag-out equipment.
• Ability to use hand tools, and follow blueprints, diagrams, schematics, measuring instruments and gauges, calipers, micrometers, comparators, and equipment operations manuals.

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