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Skilled Technician - Level II
AWM-1782-Skilled Technician - Level II
5/2/2025
5/7/2025
Negotiable
Permanent

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http://careers.cummins.com/
Ladson, SC, 29456, USA
Ladson
South Carolina
United States
29456

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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 using appropriate tools and machinery, ensuring the smooth operation of manufacturing processes.

  • Safety First : Identify and report major injury hazards, comply with HSE standards, and use personal protective equipment to maintain a safe work environment.

  • Environmental Awareness : Recognize and minimize the negative impact of your work on the environment, promoting sustainability.

  • Quality Craftsmanship : Apply high standards of workmanship, perform quality inspections, and follow process documentation to ensure top-notch product quality.

  • Equipment Maintenance : Conduct preventive, emergency, corrective, and predictive maintenance activities to keep equipment running efficiently.

  • Problem Solving : Collaborate with peers to identify and reduce manufacturing constraints, solve problems, and improve processes.

  • Continuous Improvement : Participate in continuous improvement activities and provide feedback to enhance the Preventive Maintenance system.

  • Effective Communication : Communicate effectively with your team and support staff, actively engage in training and development, and contribute to Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) initiatives.

RESPONSIBILITIES

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

  • Collaborates : Build strong partnerships and work collaboratively with your team and other departments to achieve shared goals. Effective teamwork will enhance productivity and foster a positive work environment.

  • Communicates Effectively : Develop and deliver clear, concise communications tailored to the needs of different audiences. This will ensure everyone is on the same page and can contribute effectively to the team's objectives.

  • Demonstrates Self-Awareness : Regularly seek feedback and reflect on your strengths and weaknesses. Use this insight to improve your performance and personal development, making you a more effective team member.

  • Health and Safety Fundamentals : Champion proactive health and safety behaviors. Identify, report, and participate in actions to improve health and safety, contributing to an injury-free workplace and fostering a culture of interdependence.

  • Controls Safety : Recognize and address hazards related to electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic controls in the manufacturing environment. Incorporate safe practices and procedures into your daily work plan to reduce injuries and create a safe machine environment.

  • Manufacturing Knowledge : Demonstrate a thorough understanding of manufacturing processes. Implement changes in current processes, equipment, and applications to meet functional needs and drive continuous improvement.

Education/Experience:

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.

Requires some work experience or intermediate level knowledge obtained through education, training or on-the-job experience.

QUALIFICATIONS

Additional Information:

Key Responsibilities:

• 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 alongside 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.

Highly Preferred 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.

• Ability to meet equipment uptime, MTTR, and MTBF performance targets.

• 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.

Compensation:

Please note that the salary range provided is a good faith estimate on the applicable range. The final salary offer will be determined after considering relevant factors, including a candidate’s qualifications and experience, where appropriate.

Job Manufacturing

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site

Job Type Shop

ReqID 2414683

Relocation Package Yes

Cummins and E-Verify

At Cummins, we are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law. Cummins validates the right to work using E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Visit http://EEOC.gov to know your rights on workplace discrimination.

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About Organization

 
Living our values through the inclusion of diverse perspectives gives us our edge in developing the right technology. Our products leverage our advanced technology by doing what is right for our customers and our planet. Our processes keep our peoples’ health and safety as a priority — which is the right thing to do. Our people are empowered to grow their career in the right direction with meaningful work, coaching, development opportunities and making their impact on the world. This is how we do business. And we call it Working Right. Working Right is our employees’ shared vision for where we’re going, how we treat others & the culture of respect inside our Company. We’re looking for people who believe in the innovative work we’re doing and can collaborate across cultures to help us build a better tomorrow. In return, you’ll experience our world-class training & development to help you grow into the career of a lifetime.