What are the responsibilities and job description for the CTP - 3rd Shift Maintenance Technician position at Cummins Inc.?
Description
We are looking for a talented CTP - 3rd Shift Maintenance Technician to join our team specializing in Manufacturing for our Cummins Inc. facility in Ladson, SC.
In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:
To be successful in this role you will need the following:
Additional Information
Position Summary
As a Skilled Maintenance Technician Level 3, you will be responsible for ensuring that all mechanical and electrical systems are maintained to optimal performance standards. You will work to enhance the reliability of the equipment, resolve complex maintenance issues in a timely manner, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement. This role demands leadership, technical expertise, and collaboration with other departments to ensure smooth operations. You will be expected to handle troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, emergency repairs, and assist in the development of best practices.
Key Responsibilities
Health, Safety, and Compliance:
Organization Cummins Inc.
Role Category On-site
Job Type Shop
ReqID 2421412
Relocation Package Yes
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.
We are looking for a talented CTP - 3rd Shift Maintenance Technician to join our team specializing in Manufacturing for our Cummins Inc. facility in Ladson, SC.
In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:
- Support Manufacturing Needs : Perform skilled activities that directly contribute to the efficiency and productivity of the manufacturing process.
- Ensure Safety : Adhere to and promote Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) standards, ensuring a safe working environment for yourself and your colleagues.
- Maintain High Quality : Apply high standards of workmanship and craftsmanship, ensuring that all tasks are performed to the highest quality.
- Equipment Maintenance : Perform preventive, emergency, corrective, and predictive maintenance activities to ensure equipment uptime and reliability.
- Continuous Improvement : Participate in continuous improvement activities, helping to identify and reduce manufacturing constraints and improve processes.
- Team Collaboration : Communicate effectively with your team and support staff, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.
- Training and Development : Instruct and coach others, acting as an informal resource for team members with less capability, and engage in personal development and training.
- Environmental Responsibility : Recognize and minimize the environmental impact of your work, ensuring sustainable practices are followed.
To be successful in this role you will need the following:
- Decision Quality : Ensure timely and effective decision-making to keep the organization progressing.
- Drives Results : Consistently meet goals and deliver results, even in challenging situations.
- Manages Complexity : Navigate and resolve complex and sometimes contradictory information effectively.
- Health and Safety Fundamentals : Proactively promote and model health and safety behaviors to foster a safe workplace.
- Controls Safety : Identify and mitigate hazards related to electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic controls to ensure a safe working environment.
- Apply Manufacturing Knowledge : Implement changes in processes, equipment, and applications to meet functional 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.
- Requires significant relevant work experience or specialized skills obtained through education, training, or on-the-job experience.
Additional Information
Position Summary
As a Skilled Maintenance Technician Level 3, you will be responsible for ensuring that all mechanical and electrical systems are maintained to optimal performance standards. You will work to enhance the reliability of the equipment, resolve complex maintenance issues in a timely manner, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement. This role demands leadership, technical expertise, and collaboration with other departments to ensure smooth operations. You will be expected to handle troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, emergency repairs, and assist in the development of best practices.
Key Responsibilities
Health, Safety, and Compliance:
- Follow all HSE policies, procedures, and processes.
- Maintain required certifications (e.g., LOTO – Lockout/Tagout, WAH – Working at Heights) and renew as needed.
- Report hazards using T cards, hazard hunt forms, and Ace cards.
- Own and resolve safety issues like oil and coolant leaks, documenting them in EOS reports to ensure closure.
- Quickly troubleshoot downtime issues using existing guides; create new ones for unexpected downtime incidents.
- Collaborate with CM/PM planners to implement and improve long-term solutions for equipment reliability.
- Manage and escalate downtime per process, maintaining clear communication with cross-functional teams.
- Support complex issue resolution with detailed documentation (images, part numbers, system info) to assist with reassembly and future troubleshooting.
- Maintain high standards of housekeeping, ensuring 5S practices are followed within the shop floor, maintenance areas, and workstations.
- Keep work areas clean and organized after each task.
- Maintain a clutter-free toolbox aligned with visual organization standards.
- Take on and close out delegated projects, both within and outside of core workstreams, using common improvement tools such as A3's and Kaizen.
- Provide guidance and support to team members working on projects, ensuring a collaborative and productive work environment.
- Engage in cross-functional initiatives, modeling a positive approach to team and department growth.
- Contribute to process improvements, offering feedback to enhance PM and CM activities.
- Assist in developing new procedures to minimize equipment downtime.
- Engage in all required training and certification programs and ensure completion and pass-off of all training classes attended.
- Assist in the development of training programs by providing feedback and suggestions for improvement.
- Demonstrate a commitment to self-development and increase technical expertise through training and hands-on experience.
- Ensure all completed tasks are reported accurately and timely using the STAR method.
- Provide feedback on completed tasks, ensuring proper documentation and communication of lessons learned.
- Actively participate in team meetings, providing feedback, and contributing to discussions aimed at improving team performance.
- Communicate effectively with peers, shift leads, and cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and minimal downtime.
- Monitor and work towards meeting individual and department KPIs, including MTTR (Mean Time to Repair), MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures), PM completion, and utilization.
- Focus on minimizing downtime and ensure all maintenance activities are aligned with the department's overall goals and objectives.
- Ensure equipment and tools are available for production and maintenance needs, proactively addressing any gaps or issues.
- Collaborate with team leads to resolve ongoing downtime instances and ensure they are properly supported during high-priority incidents.
- Follow the escalation process for any major downtime incidents and communicate required support to the on-shift team lead.
- Ensure escalation is done in a timely manner to avoid prolonged downtime.
- Provide timely updates on project statuses and downtime resolutions.
- Ensure that the escalation process is always followed.
- Take ownership of all tasks assigned, ensuring they are completed within the day, and submitted in your EOS report with positive intent.
- Lead by example and encourage a proactive attitude towards problem-solving and resolution within the team.
- Demonstrate awareness of the impact your work has on the team and department's reputation, ensuring your conduct sets a standard for new employees to aspire toward.
- Education: Technical certification or associate degree in industrial maintenance, electrical systems, or mechanical engineering preferred.
- Experience: Minimum 3–5 years of hands-on experience in industrial maintenance, preferably in a high-volume manufacturing or CTP environment.
- Technical Skills:
- Strong background in electrical systems, PLC troubleshooting, and mechanical repair.
- Proficiency in reading schematics, wiring diagrams, and mechanical drawings.
- History of with LOTO (Lockout/Tagout), WAH (Working at Heights), and other relevant HSE certifications.
- Forklift, aerial lift, or other equipment certifications are a plus.
- Soft Skills:
- Strong communication and documentation skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Demonstrated leadership and ownership mindset.
Organization Cummins Inc.
Role Category On-site
Job Type Shop
ReqID 2421412
Relocation Package Yes
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.
