1st-Shift Senior Maintenance Tech — PLC/Electrical & Uptime

Cummins Inc; Chester (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. in Ladson, SC is seeking a 1st Shift – Maintenance Technician Level III to support manufacturing operations. You will maintain electrical and mechanical systems, perform preventive and corrective maintenance, and work with TPM teams to improve equipment reliability and process efficiency.

This role emphasizes safety, quality, and teamwork, with responsibilities spanning troubleshooting, 5S housekeeping, and documenting maintenance activities to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Decision quality: make timely, effective decisions to keep operations moving smoothly.
• Health and safety fundamentals: promote proactive health and safety behaviors and address hazards.
• Controls safety: recognize and mitigate hazards in electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic controls.
• Manufacturing knowledge: apply understanding of manufacturing processes to improve performance.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to HSE policies and maintain current certifications.
• Troubleshoot equipment downtime; work with CM/PM planners for long-term reliability.
• Lead 5S housekeeping and ensure organized work areas.
• Document tasks and outcomes to support knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to minimize downtime and improve uptime.
• Support TPM activities and participate in training to develop skills.

Skills

Decision quality

Health & safety

Controls safety

Manufacturing knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Cummins Inc. in Ladson, SC is seeking a 1st Shift – Maintenance Technician Level III to support manufacturing operations. You will maintain electrical and mechanical systems, perform preventive and corrective maintenance, and work with TPM teams to improve equipment reliability and process efficiency.

This role emphasizes safety, quality, and teamwork, with responsibilities spanning troubleshooting, 5S housekeeping, and documenting maintenance activities to drive continuous improvement.