Maintenance Technician - Level III

Cummins Inc; Ladson (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

On-site role

Job summary

Cummins Inc. in Ladson, SC is seeking a Maintenance Technician - Level III to maintain mechanical and electrical systems and support continuous improvement initiatives. You will lead troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, emergency repairs, and develop best practices to ensure reliable equipment and on-schedule production.

The role emphasizes safety, collaboration with TPM teams, and driving efficiency while coaching less experienced peers and maintaining thorough maintenance documentation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Licensing may be required for export controls or sanctions regulations.
• Significant relevant work experience or specialized skills gained through education, training or on-the-job experience.

Responsibilities

• Follow HSE policies and maintain certifications (e.g., LOTO, Working at Heights).
• Troubleshoot downtime issues and collaborate with CM/PM planners for long-term solutions.
• Maintain 5S housekeeping and organized work areas on the shop floor.
• Lead cross-functional teamwork and support TPM engagements for safety and quality.
• Document maintenance activities with detailed records to support future troubleshooting and improvements.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Safety standards

PM planning

Documentation

5S housekeeping

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Operational excellence

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Export controls licensing knowledge

Experience in industrial maintenance

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for a talented Maintenance Technician - Level III 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:

• Champion a culture of safety and accountability: Proactively identify and report hazards, follow HSE standards, use appropriate PPE, and encourage safe work practices that protect employees and the environment.


• Improve equipment reliability and uptime: Support preventive, predictive, corrective, and emergency maintenance activities while contributing to failure analysis efforts that reduce downtime and enhance operational performance.


• Deliver high-quality workmanship: Perform maintenance and repair activities according to specifications, diagrams, manuals, and quality procedures, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance.


• Drive continuous improvement initiatives: Identify manufacturing constraints, troubleshoot equipment and process issues, and collaborate on solutions that improve efficiency, productivity, and quality.


• Strengthen maintenance effectiveness: Provide valuable feedback to the Preventive Maintenance system, raise concerns early, and support actions that minimize cost, risk, and quality exposures.


• Develop team capability and knowledge sharing: Coach and support less experienced team members, serve as a technical resource, and contribute to building a more skilled and capable workforce.


• Support production goals through operational excellence: Maintain organized work areas, complete maintenance documentation, and perform critical tasks that keep equipment running and production on schedule.


• Foster collaboration and TPM engagement: Partner effectively with peers, support teams, and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) teams to improve safety, quality, material flow, employee development, and overall business performance.

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

• Build strong partnerships and collaboration: Work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to achieve shared objectives, solve challenges, and support operational success.


• Communicate clearly and influence outcomes: Deliver information in a way that meets the needs of diverse audiences, ensuring alignment, understanding, and effective decision-making.


• Drive customer-focused results: Balance business priorities with customer needs, providing solutions that enhance quality, efficiency, and overall satisfaction.


• Make informed decisions in complex environments: Analyze large volumes of information, assess risks, and take timely action to resolve issues and keep operations moving forward.


• Champion workplace safety and continuous improvement: Promote proactive health and safety behaviors, apply hazard controls, and leverage manufacturing knowledge to improve processes, equipment performance, and workplace conditions.


• Deliver results through accountability and adaptability: Take ownership of commitments, embrace feedback and learning opportunities, value diverse perspectives, and consistently achieve business goals even in challenging situations.

Education/Experience

• 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.

Position Summary

As a Maintenance Technician - Level III, 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.

Equipment Maintenance & Troubleshooting

• 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 escape 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.

Housekeeping & 5S

• 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.

Project Management & Continuous Improvement

• 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.

Training & Development

• 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.

Communication & Reporting

• 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.

KPI Management & Performance Metrics

• 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.

Collaboration With Team Leads & Cross-Functional Teams

• 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.

Escalation Process

• 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.

Ownership & Accountability

• 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.

Qualifications & Experience

• 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.

Job

Manufacturing

Organization

Cummins Inc.

Role Category

on-site with Flexibility

Job Type

Shop

ReqID

2440299

Relocation Package

Yes

100% On-site

No

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