Maintenance Controls Technician
Eaton
Maintenance Controls Technician
Eaton
Power management leader for electrical systems
Eaton’s IS VEH VGNA division is currently seeking a Maintenance Controls Technician - 2nd Shift in Roxboro, NC.
The pay rate for this position is $29.10 + .50 shift differential per hour.
This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program.
Core hours for this role are 2:15pm - 10:45 pm
Some of the outstanding benefits Eaton offers:
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.
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Job Summary:
Routine duties may include: Performing grinding, select fit sizing, and/or assembly operations. This includes performing quality inspections (following control plans, reaction charts, SPC charts, etc.), machine set-ups, basic troubleshooting, manual handling of material, LOTO, and 5S activities.
Non-routine duties may include: Sorting/inspection of suspect material, processing rework, assisting other product lines, and other duties, as assigned by Supervisor or Group Leader.
Job Responsibilities:
• Basic understanding of LOTO, completing training and testing with a passing grade. Completing hands on test/pass.
• Confer with operations to observe, inspect machinery determining root causes of malfunction while performing diagnostic checks. Remove, replace, or repair worn or defective parts, align components, safely returning equipment to operational status in minimum time required.
• Basic understanding of the Roxboro Maintenance Work Order System. Understanding the layout and functionality of the system. Accurately close out completed work orders.
• Basic Mechanical. Ability to identify key mechanical components and understands how to diagnose and address issues associated mechanical wear on machine tooling, bushings/bearings, pumps, motors, seals, and other mechanical parts for efficient and safe operations. Understand alignments and how to adjust misalignments appropriately.
• Advanced Controls / Electrical. Ability to identify major electrical components, read and interpreted basic test equipment, and understands how to properly release electrical energy (LOTO procedures).
• Basic Hydraulics. Understanding of hydraulic theory, demonstrate understanding of how to release and isolate of stored energy.
• Basic Pneumatics. Pneumatic theory, able to identify major components, and able to demonstrate how to dissipate and isolate of stored energy.
• Test-run repaired machinery and equipment to verify adequacy of repairs.
• Open EHS event reports (i.e. Spill, property damage, unsafe behavior)
• Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship
Education Level Required:
• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution
Years and Area of Experience Required:
• Minimum 1 year of Controls / PLC Experience
• Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs
Preferred Qualifications:
• Degree in Mechatronics preferred
• Certificates in Electrical work
• Classes taken for Industrial PLC’s
• Experience in mechanical maintenance industry OR Associates degree with a technical focus and experience in general industry
• Experience with heat treat/ grinding operations
• Experience with CAD specifically Auto CAD
• Able to fabricate replacement parts
• Experience with trouble shooting
• Experience working to the micron level on equipment setup
Soft Skills:
• Teamwork
• Communication
Organizational Chart:
Supervisor Production Supervisor
Functional Manager (if applicable)
Incumbent (if applicable)
Peers (if applicable) Maintenance Technicians (hourly)
Direct Reports (if applicable) none
Indirect/Functional Reports (if applicable)
Dimensions:
Scope of Responsibilities: Local, regional, etc. Local, site level
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Sales volume/revenues (required for sales roles), production expenses, maintenance expenses, payroll costs, capital expenditures, research budgets, cost of purchases, value of inventories controlled, employees supervised (direct and indirect)
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Eaton designs and sells electrical power management products and services for data centers, utilities, aerospace, and other industries. It provides hardware like switches, circuit breakers, transformers, and distribution equipment, plus software and services to monitor, protect, and optimize power flow from generation to end use. It combines an end-to-end power management portfolio with a long history of acquisitions to be a broad, globally integrated provider. Its goal is to enable reliable, efficient, and safe electrification across industries by improving energy management and resilience.
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