We are looking for a talented Electrical Technician – Level III 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.
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/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.
Experience:
Requires significant relevant work experience or specialized skills obtained through education, training or on-the-job experience.
Perform advanced PLC troubleshooting and minor program modifications on systems such as Allen-Bradley platforms to restore equipment to operational status.
Diagnose and repair variable frequency drives (VFDs), servo systems, and HMI interfaces to support automated production lines and minimize downtime.
Lead electrical root cause failure analysis (RCFA) for repeat equipment issues and implement corrective actions to improve system reliability and performance.
Must possess a state-administered journeyman card.
- Demonstrated experience reading and interpreting electrical schematics, ladder logic diagrams, and control panel layouts.
- Hands-on troubleshooting experience with PLCs, motor controls, VFDs, and 480V three-phase electrical systems.
- Strong understanding of lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures and NFPA 70E electrical safety standards.
Skills Required
- State-administered journeyman card
- Advanced PLC troubleshooting and minor program modifications experience
- Experience reading and interpreting electrical schematics and ladder logic diagrams
- Hands-on experience with PLCs, motor controls, VFDs, and 480V three-phase electrical systems
- Strong understanding of lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures and NFPA 70E standards
Cummins Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Cummins and has not been reviewed or approved by Cummins.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company contribution/match and both defined contribution and defined benefit pension plans are offered, alongside profit sharing and an employee stock purchase plan. This mix supports long-term savings and financial security.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple medical plan options (HSA, HSA Plus, PPO) with dental, vision, life and long-term disability coverage are provided, along with telehealth, mental-health support, and wellness tools. In-network protections and HSA/HSA Plus structures are described to help manage costs.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid maternity and paternity leave, family medical leave, and adoption assistance are offered. Reduced or flexible hours and unpaid extended leave options further support caregiving needs.
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