Mechanical Engineering Technician Apprentice - OCU - Technical - 1st Shift - New Apprentice Role

Cummins • Columbus, IN

7d • Onsite

About The Position

As part of a formal apprenticeship training program, this role assists journeyman Mechanical Engineering Technicians and Associates to learn, develop, and apply the skills necessary to obtain a Department of Labor certification as a journeyman. The apprentice will also independently perform work to support area needs during work rotations. The role involves building, repairing, and preparing articles for testing and associated auxiliary equipment, installing test articles into test structures, and performing tests in accordance with set test methods.

Requirements

• Must be eligible for a formal apprenticeship training program.
• Willingness to learn and develop skills to obtain Department of Labor certification as a journeyman.
• Ability to understand the function of test equipment and its contribution to test results.
• Ability to understand the functioning of the product under test and its contribution to test results.
• Basic understanding of engines, components, systems, and controls.
• Ability to follow established test procedures and methodology.
• Ability to maintain electronic files.
• Ability to create machining sketches.
• Ability to fabricate piping, tubing, and brackets.
• Ability to install engines and instrumentation.
• Ability to grade and measure components.
• Ability to document, define data collected.
• Ability to participate in self- and team-audits and associated corrective action.
• Demonstrates confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

• Progress necessary to build basic skills and knowledge required to pass Department of Labor certification examinations.

Responsibilities

• Performs testing in accordance with established test procedures and methodology.
• Provides accurate and reliable test results.
• Configures and operates data acquisition systems; analyzes and reviews data for appropriateness.
• Performs test stand installation, troubleshooting and setups and the upkeep and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Provides support/recommendations to engineering for equipment supplier evaluation and qualification, equipment and facility updates and instrument specification.
• Learns to independently conduct performance and reliability testing of engines, components, systems, and controls.
• Learns to independently perform diagnosis of engines, components, systems, controls, and test cell problems and initiates appropriate resolutions.
• Learns to independently configure and operates data acquisition systems, and to complete data analysis and reviews.
• Learns to independently interpret results and makes necessary adjustments.
• Learns to document, define data collected, and maintain electronic files.
• Learns to independently perform rig, engine and component builds, tear downs, and inspections.
• Learns to independently grade and measure components.
• Learns to independently create machining sketches, and fabricate necessary piping, tubing, and brackets from prints and drawings.
• Learns to independently install engines and instrumentation of engines and components in test cells and test rigs.
• Learns to design and document test plans; provides input during the creation of test plans.
• Drafts test reports to include findings, conclusions and recommendations for review by Technicians, Associates, or Engineers.
• Attends classes and training programs and makes appropriate progress necessary to build basic skills and knowledge required to pass Department of Labor certification examinations.
• Conducts work independently in the areas described above after sufficient training.
• Assists technicians and engineers as required.
• Learns and applies appropriate Company and department rules and guidelines to work.
• Participates in the maintenance of quality procedures.
• Participates in improvement projects.
• Maintains cleanliness within the workplace.
• Learns and complies with departmental safety policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates confidentiality as required.
• Participates in self- and team-audits and associated corrective action.
• Performs other miscellaneous duties, as required, to get the job done.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, or other status protected by law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed