Electrical Apprentice: Hands-on Industrial Maintenance

Cummins Inc.; Whitakers (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. in Rocky Mount, NC seeks an Electrician Apprentice – Level I to join our manufacturing team.

You will start with foundational electrical maintenance and machine support to keep equipment running and quality up. The program requires joining our apprenticeship and attending school; candidates should show mechanical/electrical aptitude and a willingness to learn PLC logic and robotics through on-the-job training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; apprenticeship program required.
• Licensing may be required for export controls or sanctions.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical maintenance and machine support to keep equipment running and minimize downtime.
• Adhere to Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) standards to ensure a safe workplace.
• Provide feedback and perform preventive maintenance to extend machinery life.
• Troubleshoot electrical systems to return equipment to full operation.
• Assist with implementing factory automation and programming of machines.
• Work in a multi-craft environment combining electrical and mechanical tasks.
• Engage in training and development to support continuous improvement.

Skills

Electrical aptitude

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

PLC logic

Robotics

Industrial automation

Job description

Cummins Inc. in Rocky Mount, NC seeks an Electrician Apprentice – Level I to join our manufacturing team.

You will start with foundational electrical maintenance and machine support to keep equipment running and quality up. The program requires joining our apprenticeship and attending school; candidates should show mechanical/electrical aptitude and a willingness to learn PLC logic and robotics through on-the-job training.