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Continuous Improvement Technician - 1st Shift

3 days ago Asheville, NC

Eaton's ES AMER ARS PDCAD division is currently seeking a Continuous Improvement Technician - 1st Shift.

The hourly rate for this position is $23 per hour.

The core hours are 8:00am-4:00pm.

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:

The Continuous Improvement Technician will drive a lean culture through the Eaton Continuous Improvement System (ECIS). Serve as team and tool expert to meet CI deliverables and assist in the sustainment of area actions/improvements. Participate and lead rapid improvement events, kaizens, GEMBAs, problem solving events, etc. Drive CIF implementation to achieve High Five goals and use as a competitive advantage.

In this function you will:
• Lead and support implementation of Continuous Improvement Framework
• Own and lead site 5S+ program, consistent of (Tracking, 5S+ checklists, and Open Items)
• Co- Lead and support Eaton Continuous Improvement System (ECIS) and Operational Assessment (OpA) action items
• Assist with RIE/Kaizen events comprised of multi-functional team members
• Own Ideas Program (CI Tickets) tracking for the facility
• Assist in meeting all plant Continuous Improvement objectives, Productivity improvements, and cost out savings targets
• Provide a wide variety of administrative and staff support services such as assist in the preparation of the current/future Value Stream Map creation
• Assist in Continuous Improvement (CI) training for existing employees and new hires during onboarding
• Help sustain CI culture in the plant
• Assisting with plant layouts as needed
• Assisting in lean material flow projects
• The implementation of visual controls throughout the facility such as but not limited to (Floor marking, Labeling, Color Coding, Shadow Boards, Continuous Improvement Boards, and Tier boards/ productivity metrics)

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• Own the Layer Process Audit and Gemba audit completion and action item tracking
• Assist with Industry 4.0 Initiatives, plant-wide digitalization opportunities and digital dashboard creation for shop floor.

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:
• A high school diploma or GED 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.
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of the work location will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
• Minimum of 1 year work experience in manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of problem solving and quality techniques

Preferred Qualifications:
• Associate's degree from an accredited institution
• 3 years' work experience in manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of engineering problem solving and quality techniques as well as understanding of production and inventory.
• Working knowledge of lean principles and continuous improvement framework building blocks.
• Demonstrated participation in CI activities
• Job related computer skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal format in English.
• Trained through Kaizen-based training courses for all the Lean tools
• Trained and certified in ELSS and CIF

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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.

Client-provided location(s): Asheville, NC
Job ID: Eaton-63340Arden
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2026-04-24T18:40:07

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)