Skilled Technician - Level III

Description

We are looking for a talented Skilled Technician- Level II to join our team specializing in Manufacturing for our Cummins Inc. facility in Ladson, SC.

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

• Support Manufacturing Needs : Perform skilled activities to ensure smooth and efficient manufacturing processes.
• Safety Protocols : Learn and adhere to safety protocols, especially when working with electricity and industrial equipment, to maintain a safe work environment.
• Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Compliance : Actively report hazards, use personal protective equipment, and engage in HSE training to promote a safe workplace.
• Quality Workmanship: Apply high standards of craftsmanship, follow quality procedures, and perform inspections to ensure product quality.
• Maintenance and Problem-Solving : Conduct preventive, emergency, and corrective maintenance, and provide feedback to improve equipment reliability.
• Team Collaboration : Instruct and coach team members, communicate effectively, and participate in continuous improvement activities.
• Housekeeping and Organization : Maintain a clean and orderly work area, contributing to a safe and efficient workspace.
• Environmental Awareness : Recognize and minimize the environmental impact of your work, promoting sustainability.
  
  

Responsibilities

To be successful in this role you will need the following:

• Collaborate Effectively : Build strong partnerships and work collaboratively with others to achieve shared goals.
• Communicate Clearly : Develop and deliver communications that cater to the unique needs of different audiences, ensuring clarity and understanding.
• Focus on Customers : Build strong relationships with customers and deliver solutions that meet their needs.
• Make Quality Decisions : Make timely and well-informed decisions to keep the organization moving forward.
• Demonstrate Self-Awareness : Use feedback and reflection to gain insights into your strengths and weaknesses, and continuously improve.
• Drive Results : Consistently achieve results, even in challenging circumstances.
• Ensure Accountability : Hold yourself and others accountable to meet commitments and deliver on promises.
• Manage Complexity : Navigate complex and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Learn Nimbly : Embrace learning through experimentation, using both successes and failures as opportunities for growth.
• Champion Health and Safety : Model proactive health and safety behaviors, identify and report hazards, and participate in actions to improve workplace safety.
• Control Safety: Recognize and mitigate hazards related to electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic controls to create a safe working environment.
• Apply Manufacturing Knowledge : Implement changes in processes, equipment, and applications to meet manufacturing needs and drive continuous improvement.
• Value Differences : Appreciate and leverage the diverse perspectives and cultures within the organization to foster an inclusive environment. Education, Licenses, Certifications: High school diploma or certificate of completion of secondary education or equivalent experience to the extent such experience meets applicable regulations. This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations. Experience: Requires significant relevant work experience or specialized skills obtained through education, training or on-the-job experience.
  
  

Qualifications

Key Responsibilities :

• Troubleshoot and repair assembly line and CNC equipment, ensuring minimal downtime.
• Analyze electrical, mechanical and PLC systems to identify issues and perform necessary repairs.
• Collaborate closely with Manufacturing Engineers and Controls Engineers to resolve issues, implement improvements, and optimize equipment performance.
• Work alongside the Operations team to prioritize maintenance tasks and support corrective engineering solutions.
• Ensure all work is performed in accordance with safe systems of work, including confined spaces and working at heights when necessary.
• Adhere to Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and embrace continuous internal training.
• Follow industry best practices and HSE fundamentals, ensuring compliance with machine guarding, electrical safety, and other safety protocols.
• Work individually and along side team to achieve key performance targets including equipment uptime, Mean Time to Repair (MTTR), and Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF).
• Operate, troubleshoot, and repair a wide range of company equipment and systems to maintain optimal performance.
  
  

Required Experience

• Proven hands-on experience with electrical and PLC systems
• Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills with an ability to quickly diagnose and repair machinery.
• Comprehensive knowledge of HSE fundamentals, including LOTO processes, machine guarding, and electrical safety.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with a results-driven mindset.
• Ability to meet equipment uptime, MTTR, and MTBF performance targets.
• Willingness to learn and develop in an ever-evolving technical environment.
• Experience collaborating with engineering teams (Controls and Manufacturing Engineers) to address complex issues and drive improvements.
• Experience working in an automotive or assembly line manufacturing facility.
• Familiarity with PLC programming and troubleshooting.
• Competency in using and maintaining various tools and equipment required for electrical and mechanical maintenance.
  
  

Job Manufacturing

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site

Job Type Shop

ReqID 2409841

Relocation Package No

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