Clutch Operator - Afternoon Shift

Eaton’s IS VEH VGNA division is currently seeking a Clutch Operator - Afternoon Shift to join our Kings Mountain team.

The range for this position is 20.59 - 26.21 per hour with scheduled pay increases at 6 months and 1 year of service. The core hours are Monday through Friday from 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:

Assemble clutch components, sub-assemblies, and assemblies from specification sheets, drawings, and work  cross-trained and operate multiple assembly stations including working around fully automated and Co-Bot cells during a single shift.

Adhere to all safety and quality procedures, and company policies and guidelines.

Assist in on-the-job training for new employees.

Perform work in a manner which supports Eaton’s Quality systems (QS, 9000, TS 16949, CQI-9), and Environmental system (ISO 14000).Inspect product for quality acceptance and perform quality checks. Work within quality and quantity standards.

Work a reasonable amount of overtime, including weekends and holidays as scheduled.

Maintain personal and team work-area housekeeping while actively supporting departmental 5S/Lean initiatives, including Value Stream Mapping, standardized work, TPM, and RIEs.Perform minor and preventive maintenance on assigned workstations.

This job posting describes the general nature and level of work being performed and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required. Other duties may be assigned as business needs require.

Qualifications:

Required (Basic)

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution
• 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.
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position. Only candidates in the immediate geographical area (50-mile radius) will be considered. Active - Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous manufacturing assembly experience

Physical Requirements (with or without reasonable accommodation):

Regularly lift up to 35 lbs. from floor to waist level and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs. from waist to shoulder height.

Stand for extended periods, up to 9 hours, with scheduled breaks.

Frequently bend, twist, squat, and stoop while performing job duties.

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