What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controls Technician - 2nd shift position at Cummins Inc.?
In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:
Organization Cummins Inc.
Role Category On-site with Flexibility
Job Type Shop
ReqID 2428828
Relocation Package Yes
100% On-Site Yes
Due to the operational nature and specific job duties of this role, work is required to be completed 100% in person/On-site.
Cummins and E-Verify
At Cummins, we are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law. Cummins validates the right to work using E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Visit http://EEOC.gov to know your rights on workplace discrimination.
- Promote a strong Health, Safety, and Environmental culture by stopping unsafe work, reporting hazards or incidents promptly, using proper PPE, and actively looking out for the safety and well‑being of others.
- Reduce safety and environmental risk by correcting hazards within control, participating in HSE training, and identifying opportunities to minimize environmental impact in daily work.
- Drive quality outcomes by applying high standards of workmanship, following all process documentation and quality procedures, and performing thorough quality inspections.
- Improve equipment reliability and uptime by performing and documenting preventive, corrective, emergency, and predictive maintenance, and contributing feedback to the preventive maintenance system.
- Support cost and quality performance by identifying issues early, raising concerns, and participating in downtime failure analysis and problem‑solving activities.
- Achieve production and delivery goals through skilled execution of job responsibilities, maintaining clean and orderly work areas, and completing housekeeping and equipment cleaning tasks.
- Strengthen team capability by instructing and coaching others, serving as an informal resource to less‑experienced team members, and completing ongoing training and personal development.
- Contribute to continuous improvement by working closely with peers, support teams, and TPM groups to reduce manufacturing constraints, improve processes, and enhance safety, quality, and material flow.
- Make sound, timely decisions by evaluating complex and sometimes conflicting information to keep work moving forward and problems resolved effectively.
- Consistently deliver results by staying focused on priorities, adapting to challenges, and maintaining performance under demanding conditions.
- Champion health and safety by modeling proactive behaviors, reporting hazards, and supporting actions that build an interdependent, injury‑free workplace.
- Apply safety controls in daily work by recognizing electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic hazards and incorporating safe practices and procedures into work plans.
- Leverage manufacturing knowledge to implement process, equipment, and application changes that support operational needs and drive continuous improvement.
- High school diploma or certificate of completion of secondary education or equivalent experience to the extent such experience meets applicable regulations.
- This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.
- Robust electrical and automation expertise, including PLC/HMI platforms (Rockwell Studio 5000, Siemens), industrial networking, robotics, and vision systems, supported by the ability to interpret complex electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
- Hands‑on technical execution with a safety‑first mindset, holding LOTO, Arc Flash, and related certifications while maintaining strict compliance awareness in industrial environments.
- Proactive, self‑driven problem solver with demonstrated ownership, continuous learning habits, and the initiative to independently master new technologies and systems.
Organization Cummins Inc.
Role Category On-site with Flexibility
Job Type Shop
ReqID 2428828
Relocation Package Yes
100% On-Site Yes
Due to the operational nature and specific job duties of this role, work is required to be completed 100% in person/On-site.
Cummins and E-Verify
At Cummins, we are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law. Cummins validates the right to work using E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Visit http://EEOC.gov to know your rights on workplace discrimination.