Diesel Engine Technician

Cummins•Forest Park, GA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Cummins is seeking a Diesel Technician to perform engine repairs for its Distribution Business in Forest Park, Georgia. The work is performed in a service shop and includes troubleshooting, repairing, rebuilding, inspecting, and maintaining engine products and other customer equipment. Technicians use computers and diagnostic software, service tools, documented procedures, and relevant service publications to assess and resolve issues. The role also involves preparing parts and tools, completing work and warranty documentation, maintaining tools and the work area, and completing training and certifications as required for Cummins products and business needs. The technician must follow applicable health, safety, and environmental policies and report issues or incidents to a supervisor. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered to external candidates.

Requirements

Intermediate-level knowledge of and/or experience with engine products.
Vocational diploma from a relevant technical institution.
Ability to communicate effectively, focus on customers, adapt to changing situations, and pursue self-development.
Ability to apply diagnostic workflows and specialized mechanical and electronic service tools to troubleshoot issues and document results.
Ability to use electronic service tools and interpret their results or recommendations.
Ability to interpret interactions among engine electrical and mechanical systems and diagnose and repair them using tools, service publications, and measurements.
Ability to repair and maintain mechanical and electrical products, disassemble and assemble engines or power generators, inspect and replace parts, and perform progressive damage checks in accordance with guidelines.
Ability to create and verify customer, equipment, and technical information and accurately document work in service management systems.
Ability to obtain technical issue information, use available resources, and escalate issues when appropriate.
Compliance with applicable health and safety requirements.
This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

Nice To Haves

Apprentice-trained engine technician.
Locally valid driving permit.
A CDL may be required to obtain upon hire.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, repair, and rebuild engine products and other customer equipment in a service shop.
Perform preventive maintenance based on engine assessments, including using computers and software for diagnostic work.
Apply documented procedures and policies to complete complex repairs, including identifying and preparing required parts and tools.
Disassemble, inspect, clean, and reassemble engines and engine components.
Assist more experienced technicians with diagnostics and development of repair plans for engines in the workshop.
Complete required work documentation, including work-completed documents, time sheets, warranty claims, and quality documents, using handwritten forms or business-system input screens.
Complete training in line with skill and business requirements and pursue ongoing training and additional certifications on new and existing Cummins products.
Maintain the work area and tools for cleanliness and proper operation.
Follow relevant health, safety, and environmental policies, procedures, and legislation, and report issues or incidents to a supervisor.
Actively participate in safety-related initiatives and EEEC events.