Welding Technician

Cummins•North Charleston, SC

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The Welding Technician supports safe, consistent, and efficient welding operations within the manufacturing process at Cummins Inc.’s North Charleston, South Carolina facility. The role performs welding and related activities to establish quality and process standards, troubleshoots equipment and process issues, and contributes to continuous improvement initiatives. The technician works with Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, and Quality to maintain process capability, reduce defects and downtime, and meet production requirements safely and efficiently. The position also supports manufacturing needs through skilled work with appropriate tools and equipment, generally with minimal guidance. It involves maintaining workmanship and quality standards, supporting equipment uptime, carrying out maintenance activities, and contributing to a safe and efficient work environment. The technician communicates with teammates and support staff, participates in training and personal development, and engages with Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) teams.

Requirements

High school diploma, certificate of completion of secondary education, or equivalent experience that meets applicable regulations.
Some work experience or intermediate-level knowledge obtained through education, training, or on-the-job experience.
Collaborative mindset and ability to work with colleagues and stakeholders toward shared objectives.
Ability to make timely and effective decisions.
Knowledge of health and safety fundamentals, including identifying and addressing potential hazards.
Ability to recognize and mitigate hazards related to electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic controls.
Manufacturing knowledge sufficient to implement changes that meet functional needs and support continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Perform skilled activities that directly support manufacturing, using appropriate tools and equipment with minimal guidance.
Follow Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) standards, report hazards, use personal protective equipment, and participate in HSE training.
Maintain high workmanship standards, support equipment uptime, and conduct quality inspections.
Perform preventive, emergency, corrective, and predictive maintenance to support equipment reliability and efficiency.
Recognize and correct hazards, promote safe practices among colleagues, and minimize environmental impact.
Work with peers to identify and reduce manufacturing constraints, solve problems, and participate in continuous improvement activities.
Maintain clear communication with the team and support staff.
Participate in training and personal development, and engage with Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) teams to improve quality, safety, and processes.
Perform welding and weld-related activities to establish quality and process standards.
Troubleshoot welding equipment and process issues.
Work with Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, and Quality to maintain process capability, reduce defects and downtime, and meet production requirements.