In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:
- Follow all safety procedures and wear required PPE.
- Demonstrate safe work habits and awareness in all work areas.
- Assist with engine teardown, assembly, and component installation.
- Clean, label, and organize engine parts and work areas.
- Learn proper use of hand tools and torque procedures.
- Utilize QuickServe Online and STC resources for work instructions and documentation.
- Support engine test preparation activities and service checks.
- Observe and assist with troubleshooting during engine testing.
- Learn basic engine systems, testing processes, and facility operations.
- Assist with preventive maintenance and facility-related tasks.
- Communicate effectively with technicians, engineers, and team members.
- Demonstrate professionalism, teamwork, reliability, and willingness to learn.
- Maintain organized and accurate documentation.
- Build technical, problem-solving, and workplace readiness skills.
To be successful in this role you will need the following:
Education:
Must be a high school junior or senior student, and or college or university student.
Classes must align with job description
Experience:
Must be at least 16 years of age
Classes must align with job description
Qualifications*If you are a current School to Work employee, please apply through the Internal Job Page to ensure your application is processed as internal.
*This is a part-time position, limited to 19 hours per week which is designed to support your school schedule
Cummins High School Work-Based Learning Plan – Seymour Technical Center
Overall Learning Objectives
- Demonstrate safe work habits at all times by following procedures, using PPE correctly, and maintaining awareness to prevent injury to yourself or others.
- Develop a strong foundation in mechanical, electrical, and facility‑related technical skills through hands‑on experience across multiple STC departments.
- Learn how different teams within the Seymour Technical Center collaborate to support engine development, testing, and facility operations.
- Develop solid communication, teamwork, and workplace readiness skills through daily interaction with technicians, engineers, and support staff.
Section 1: STC Build Area – Engine Building & Disassembly
- Learn the role of a Mechanical Engineering Technical Support Specialist within Cummins.
- Complete all required safety training and follow PPE expectations at all times.
- Shadow and work with technicians performing engine teardowns and rebuilds.
- Assist with removing and installing components such as fuel system parts, engine harnesses, controllers, air‑handling components, base engine components, etc.
- Support cleaning, labeling, and organizing parts throughout the build process.
- Develop proper use of hand tools, torque procedures, and sequencing methods.
- Learn how to navigate QuickServe Online for parts and service documentation.
- Learn how to navigate the STC Website for work instructions, priorities, etc.
Skills Gained
- Mechanical aptitude
- Tool handling and safety
- Basic understanding of engine systems
- Attention to detail and documentation accuracy
Section 2: STC Test Cells – Engine Testing
Learning Objectives
- Understand how Mechanical Engineering Technicians support engineers through engine testing.
- Learn the workflow of preparing an engine for testing, including service checks and emissions cart checks.
- Develop an understanding of how engine restrictions, TRVs, and speed/load settings influence test outcomes.
- Strengthen problem‑solving skills by observing how technicians respond to test cell issues or unexpected results.
Skills Gained
- Exposure to prototype development and validation
- Problem‑solving and technical communication
- Familiarity with engineering test plans and collaboration across STC teams
Section 3: Facilities Operations
Learning Objectives
- Understand how the STC facility is maintained and how the Facility PM system ensures reliability and safety.
- Learn foundational concepts related to HVAC, electrical systems, building maintenance, and general facility operations.
- Understand how preventive maintenance schedules are created, tracked, and executed.
- Shadow and assist facilities team members performing specialized maintenance tasks.
Skills Gained
- Facility operations awareness
- Basic maintenance support
Skills Required
- Be a high school junior or senior, or a college/university student
- Be at least 16 years of age
- Coursework/classes must align with job duties
- Ability to work part-time, limited to 19 hours per week to support school schedule
- Complete required safety training and correctly use PPE
- Follow safety procedures and demonstrate safe work habits
- Maintain organized and accurate documentation
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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What We Do
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