Electrical Maintenance - Level II - Apprentice 3rd Shift

Cummins; Whitakers (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins is seeking an Electrical Maintenance – Level II to join our manufacturing team in Rocky Mount, NC. The role focuses on safety, reliability, and continuous improvement of electrical systems and equipment.

You will troubleshoot controls, support preventive maintenance, and mentor junior technicians while maintaining high workmanship standards and compliance with HSE policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; completion of an apprenticeship is encouraged.
• Ability to interpret electrical wiring and schematic diagrams.
• Experience with preventive maintenance in manufacturing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain electrical systems, perform preventive maintenance, and repair equipment to minimize downtime.
• Troubleshoot electrical controls and PLC-based machines to ensure reliable operation.
• Collaborate with team, mentor apprentices, and support TPM activities.
• Promote safety, comply with HSE standards and quality requirements.

Skills

PLC programming

Robotics

Electrical troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Whitakers, NC, United States

Job Description

We are looking for a talented Electrical Maintenance – Level II to join our team specializing in Manufacturing for our Cummins Inc. facility in Rocky Mount, NC.

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

Enhancing Safety: By promptly reporting major injury hazards and work-related incidents, you will help create a safer work environment.

Ensuring Compliance: Adhering to HSE standards, policies, and procedures will ensure that all operations meet regulatory requirements.

Promoting Team Safety: Encouraging interdependence and looking out for your colleagues will foster a culture of safety and mutual support.

Improving Quality: Applying high standards of workmanship and performing quality inspections will help maintain and improve product quality.

Supporting Maintenance: Providing feedback on preventive maintenance and supporting equipment uptime will enhance operational efficiency.

Troubleshooting and Repairs: Your proficiency in troubleshooting and electrical repairs will ensure equipment reliability and minimize downtime.

Coaching and Mentoring: Instructing and coaching less experienced team members will build a stronger, more capable team.

Continuous Improvement: Actively participating in continuous improvement activities and TPM teams will drive process enhancements and operational excellence.

External Qualifications and Competencies

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

Collaborate Effectively: Build strong partnerships and work collaboratively with others to achieve shared goals.

Communicate Clearly: Develop and deliver communications that address the unique needs of different audiences, ensuring clarity and understanding.

Focus on Customers: Build strong relationships with customers and deliver solutions that meet their needs.

Make Quality Decisions: Make timely and well-informed decisions that keep the organization moving forward.

Drive Results: Consistently achieve results, even in challenging circumstances.

Learn Nimbly: Embrace learning through experimentation, using both successes and failures as opportunities to grow.

Champion Health and Safety: Model proactive health and safety behaviors, identify and report hazards, and participate in actions to improve workplace safety.

Ensure Controls Safety: Recognize and mitigate hazards related to electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic controls to maintain a safe working environment.

Troubleshoot Electrical Systems: Analyze and repair electrical control systems to ensure proper operation.

Automate Processes: Implement changes to automate manufacturing processes, using technology and programming techniques to optimize operations.

Program Machines: Design and implement machine programs to improve usage and overall operation.

Apply Manufacturing Knowledge: Use your understanding of manufacturing processes to implement changes that meet functional needs and drive continuous improvement.

Value Differences: Recognize and appreciate the value of diverse perspectives and cultures within the organization.

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

Requires some work experience or intermediate level knowledge obtained through education, training or on-the-job experience.

Additional Responsibilities Unique to this Position

Looking for maintenance technicians that understands maintenance is not just a job, but realize it is a career that requires continuous learning and growth, similar to doctors. Doctors work on the body and maintenance works on the equipment for increased uptime and efficiency.

Education and formal training beyond high school diploma is not required but there is a requirement that the applicant must join our apprenticeship program and go to school.

Electrical technician will be responsible for PMs, maintaining and repairing equipment that range from the latest in technology to legacy equipment with some project and new installation activities.

Become competent and proficient in PLC logic and robotics if skillset has not already been acquired.

Operate within a team-based work environment that provides ample support for training, skill sharing and acquisition for your development.

Operates in a multi-craft capacity, performs electrical and mechanical maintenance.

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

Requires some work experience or intermediate level knowledge obtained through education, training, or on-the-job experience.

Must have mechanical/electrical aptitude.

Support the maintenance organization with PMs and maintenance activities.

Experience in a manufacturing industry a plus.

About Us

Cummins is an equal opportunity employer. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, or other status protected by law.

Job Info

• Job Identification 2432355
• Job Category Manufacturing
• Posting Date 07/14/2026, 06:09 PM
• Apply Before 09/14/2026, 12:00 AM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Role Category On-site with Flexibility
• Locations 9377 N US Highway 301, Whitakers, NC, 27891, US
• Affiliated to Bargaining Unit/Trade Union No
• Allowable Work Locations AK,AL,AR,AZ,CA,CO,CT,DC,DE,FL,GA,HI,IA,ID,IL,IN,KS,KY,LA,MA,MD,ME,MI,MN,MO,MS,MT,NC,ND,NE,NH,NJ,NM,NV,NY,OH,OK,OR,PA,RI,SC,SD,TN,TX,UT,VA,VT,WA,WV,WI,WY
• Does the role require work to be done 100% onsite due to its operational nature? No