Maintenance Technician - Level III - Abradable - 2nd shift

Cummins•North Charleston, SC

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Cummins Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician – Level III – Abradable for its manufacturing facility in Ladson, South Carolina, working the second shift. The role maintains equipment supporting a process that sprays compressor covers, machines them after spraying, and sends them out as new parts. Equipment includes a spray booth, two mills, a washer, lasers, and a fully automated robot cell with four robot systems and safety systems. The technician will serve as the site-specific maintenance expert for this equipment, with electrical skills especially valuable alongside mechanical abilities. The technician supports preventive, predictive, corrective, and emergency maintenance to improve equipment reliability, uptime, and production readiness. The role emphasizes safe work practices, thorough workmanship, maintenance-system feedback, failure analysis, continuous improvement, collaboration, and sharing expertise with less experienced team members. The position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

Requirements

High school diploma, certificate of completion of secondary education, or equivalent experience that meets applicable regulations.
Some work experience or intermediate-level knowledge gained through education, training, or on-the-job experience.
High mechanical and electrical aptitude.
Ability to work alone with little supervision.
Basic understanding of electrical principles and troubleshooting methods.
Mechanical abilities in addition to electrical capability.
May require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of industrial washing.
Understanding of Fanuc robots and Robodrill CNC equipment.
Familiarity with Computerized Maintenance Management software.
Proficiency in Siemens controls.
Stronger electrical than mechanical skills are a plus, while mechanical abilities are still needed.

Responsibilities

Identify and report hazards, follow health, safety, and environmental standards, and use appropriate personal protective equipment.
Perform preventive, predictive, corrective, and emergency maintenance to reduce downtime and improve equipment reliability.
Follow specifications and procedures and conduct thorough inspections to ensure high-quality work.
Provide feedback to the Preventive Maintenance system and contribute to failure analysis to help prevent recurring issues.
Perform maintenance efficiently and maintain equipment readiness to support production operations.
Share knowledge, coach less experienced team members, and serve as a technical resource.
Collaborate with peers and support teams to identify manufacturing constraints, solve problems, and implement process improvements.
Communicate across teams and participate in Total Productive Maintenance activities supporting safety, quality, material flow, and employee development.
Build effective cross-team partnerships, communicate clearly, and support shared operational objectives.
Balance business priorities with customer needs and support quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction.
Analyze information, assess risks, and make timely decisions in complex environments.
Take ownership of commitments, use feedback to improve performance, expand manufacturing knowledge, and embrace diverse perspectives.
Maintain equipment associated with the compressor-cover process, including the spray booth, mills, washer, lasers, robot systems, and safety systems.