Mechanical Maintenance Technician IV

Cummins•Manning, SC

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Cummins Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Technician IV for manufacturing at its facility in Manning, South Carolina. The role troubleshoots, assembles, installs, tests, maintains, and improves mechanical systems and manufacturing equipment. The technician works with relevant functions to select and use appropriate resources, tools, machinery, and specialty equipment; follows safety protocols for electricity and other industrial energy sources; coordinates others as a formal resource; and adapts to changes in the manufacturing environment. The position identifies, resolves, documents, and prevents operating problems in facility and process equipment to increase and stabilize equipment availability while following environmental, health, and safety rules. It also involves maintaining, documenting, and collecting equipment data and key operating parameters to support proper operation and quality output under Corporate TPM procedures. Recommended repairs should reflect an evaluation of cost-effective alternatives, including the urgency and permanence of the repair. The technician maintains process equipment and evaluates and maintains air compressors, electrical distribution for process equipment, facility HVAC systems, facility lighting, and general plumbing. The role supports the APS (Meritor Production System), has authority to stop production to correct quality problems, ensures compliance with the Environmental, Health and Safety Management System and TS 16949 Quality System, and maintains an organized maintenance area. The technician also supports continuous improvement, quality inspections, effective communication, team safety, training, and TPM activities.

Requirements

High school diploma, certificate of completion of secondary education, or equivalent experience that meets applicable regulations.
PLC programming experience.
Five years of full-time maintenance work experience.
Good understanding of machine and assembly processes and working knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and mechanical systems.
Ability to learn new concepts and apply them to determine appropriate repair techniques for different situations.
Ability to gather information from various sources and compile it into a course of action; brainstorming and active problem-solving skills.
Ability to understand complex systems and explain them clearly, and to influence machining and assembly technicians regarding operating variances that do not require high skill levels.
Computer skills sufficient to perform required functions.
Written and verbal communication skills.
Must be forklift certified or skilled.
Ability to follow safety requirements for electrical and other energy sources used with industrial equipment.

Nice To Haves

Associate-level technology or industrial maintenance degree.
Relevant certifications.
Electrical Journeyman license.
Detailed knowledge of PLCs.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, assemble, install, test, maintain, and improve mechanical systems and manufacturing equipment.
Identify, resolve, document, and prevent machine and system operating problems in facilities and process equipment to improve and stabilize equipment availability.
Maintain process-related equipment and evaluate and maintain air compressors, process-equipment electrical distribution, facility HVAC systems, lighting, and general plumbing.
Maintain, document, and collect equipment data and key operating parameters to support proper operation and quality output under Corporate TPM procedures.
Select and use appropriate resources, tools, machinery, and specialty equipment in collaboration with relevant functions.
Coordinate others as a formal resource and adapt to changes in the manufacturing environment.
Evaluate repair alternatives for cost effectiveness, taking into account urgency and permanence.
Support and maintain the APS (Meritor Production System).
Exercise authority to stop production to correct quality problems and perform quality inspections to ensure quality workmanship.
Follow Environmental, Health and Safety Management System and TS 16949 Quality System requirements, use appropriate protective equipment, report hazards and incidents, and promote safe practices.
Maintain an organized, systematic, and orderly maintenance area.
Identify and reduce manufacturing constraints to improve productivity and processes.
Communicate and collaborate with team members and support teams, and contribute to training, TPM teams, and continuous improvement.
Use safe practices relating to electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic hazards.
Perform required computer functions and communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
Use forklift equipment as a certified/skilled operator.