Engine Workshop Technician

Cummins•Richmond, VA

About The Position

Completes diagnostics, repairs, and rebuilds on engine products in a service workshop under limited supervision. The position performs engine maintenance and repair, assists with diagnostics and repair planning, documents work, completes required training, and maintains a safe, clean, and organized work area.

Requirements

Intermediate-level knowledge of and/or experience with engine products.
Vocational diploma from a relevant technical institution.
This position is subject to Federal Transit Administration pre-employment and random drug testing, including ongoing random drug and alcohol testing.
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; federal law requires CDL holders to be at least 21 years old.

Responsibilities

Apply documented procedures and policies to complete complex repairs, including identifying and preparing required parts and tools.
Disassemble, inspect, clean, and reassemble engines and/or engine components.
Perform preventative maintenance based on engine assessments.
Assist more experienced technicians with diagnostics and development of repair plans for engines in the workshop.
Complete required documentation, including work-completed documents, timesheets, warranty claims, and quality documents, using handwritten forms or business-system input screens.
Complete training in line with skill and business requirements.
Maintain work areas and tools for cleanliness and proper operation.
Follow relevant Health, Safety & Environmental policies, procedures, and legislation, and report issues or incidents to a supervisor.
Communicate effectively, focus on customer needs, pursue self-development, and adapt to changing situations.
Model proactive health and safety behaviors by identifying and reporting issues and participating in improvement actions.
Use guided workflows, procedures, specialized mechanical and electronic service tools, and diagnostic software to troubleshoot issues, isolate failed components, validate repairs, and document results.
Select and use appropriate electronic service tools, interpret their results, and determine next steps for service resolution.
Analyze interactions among engine electrical and mechanical systems using tools, service publications, and measurements to diagnose and repair issues.
Repair and maintain mechanical and electrical products; disassemble and assemble engines or power generators; inspect and replace parts according to reuse guidelines; and perform progressive damage checks.
Create and verify customer, equipment, and technical information, capture required data, and document work in the service management system.
Gather technical issue information, use available resources and data-management tools, escalate issues when appropriate, and document troubleshooting steps.