Electrical Maintenance Technician I - 3rd Shift

Cummins Inc.; Mirbister; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. in York, SC seeks an Electrical Maintenance Technician for a formal skilled trades training program. You will assist the site Electrician to learn electrical skills in a manufacturing setting under direct guidance.

The role includes classroom training and hands-on experience, safety protocols for electrical work, and progressing toward qualification as an Electrician while supporting maintenance and improvements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Willingness to learn via classroom training and hands-on work.
• Capability to follow safety protocols around electricity and machinery.

Responsibilities

• Promote safety culture by following HSE policies and using PPE.
• Assist with preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance to maximize uptime.
• Perform inspections and follow process documentation to ensure quality.
• Develop electrical skills toward qualification as an Electrician.
• Support continuous improvement and TPM initiatives.
• Communicate effectively with production and maintenance teams.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Machine programming

Factory automation

Manufacturing systems

Education

High school diploma or completion certificate

Job description

We are looking for a talented Electrical Maintenance Technician to join our team specializing in Manufacturing for our Cummins Inc. facility in York, SC.

Job Summary

As part of a formal skilled trades training program, assists site Electrician skilled trades to learn and develop electrical skills in a manufacturing environment under direct guidance. Apprentice will be required to successfully complete and document specified classes and a minimum quantity of on the job training hours. Learns and understands the protocols of working safely with electricity and other energy sources with industrial equipment.

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

• Promote a strong safety culture by following HSE policies, using proper PPE, reporting hazards and incidents promptly, and encouraging teammates to work safely and look out for one another.
• Support reliable equipment performance by assisting with preventive, predictive, corrective, and emergency maintenance activities that maximize equipment uptime and reduce operational disruptions.
• Contribute to product quality excellence by performing inspections, following process documentation, adhering to quality standards, and identifying issues before they impact production or customer satisfaction.
• Develop and apply electrical maintenance skills through required classroom training and hands‑on experience, steadily building the competencies necessary to qualify as an Electrician.
• Improve manufacturing efficiency by identifying production constraints, troubleshooting equipment issues, and supporting process improvements that enhance productivity and reduce waste.
• Strengthen continuous improvement efforts by actively participating in Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) initiatives and providing valuable feedback to the Preventive Maintenance system.
• Reduce operational costs and quality risks by raising concerns early, supporting failure analysis investigations, and helping implement corrective actions that prevent recurring problems.
• Drive teamwork and operational success through effective communication with production, maintenance, and support teams while maintaining a clean, organized, and productive work environment.

To be successful in this role you will need the following:

• Build strong partnerships and collaborate effectively with maintenance, production, engineering, and support teams to achieve safety, quality, and operational goals.
• Communicate clearly and professionally by sharing technical information, reporting issues promptly, documenting work accurately, and adapting your communication style to different audiences.
• Maintain a customer-focused mindset by understanding how equipment reliability, product quality, and timely repairs impact internal and external customers.
• Demonstrate continuous learning and adaptability by embracing new technologies, troubleshooting challenges, and using both successes and setbacks as opportunities to improve.
• Invest in your professional growth through technical training, certifications, hands‑on experience, and feedback from mentors and experienced team members.
• Champion health and safety excellence by proactively identifying hazards, following safety procedures, recognizing electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic risks, and promoting an injury‑free workplace.
• Develop strong technical expertise in electrical troubleshooting, machine programming, factory automation, and manufacturing systems to improve equipment performance, reliability, and process efficiency.
• Value diverse perspectives and support continuous improvement by respecting different viewpoints, contributing innovative ideas, and helping implement process and equipment improvements that drive operational success.

Education, Licenses, Certifications

• 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.

Experience

• Minimal or no work experience required.
• Learn & Then Use eMaint System for all work orders
• Continue learning on troubleshooting & Root cause analysis
• Assist Team members as per need

Base Rate: $24.40 - $31.54/hr

Shift Premium: $1.00/hr

Job Manufacturing

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site with Flexibility

Job Type Shop

ReqID 2435819

Relocation Package No

100% On-Site No

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.