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1st Shift Maintenance Technician - level III

Job in Ladson, Berkeley County, South Carolina, 29456, USA
Listing for: Cummins
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-01
Job specializations:
  • Maintenance/Cleaning
    Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Skilled Maintenance Technician Level 3

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

  • Support Manufacturing Needs:
    Perform skilled activities that directly support the manufacturing business, using appropriate tools and equipment with minimal guidance.
  • Ensure Safety Compliance:
    Adhere to Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) standards by reporting hazards, using personal protective equipment, and engaging in HSE training.
  • Maintain High Quality Standards:
    Apply high standards of workmanship, support equipment uptime, and perform quality inspections to ensure product excellence.
  • Optimize Equipment Performance:
    Conduct preventive, emergency, corrective, and predictive maintenance activities, ensuring equipment reliability and efficiency.
  • Promote a Safe Work Environment:
    Recognize and correct hazards, promote interdependence among colleagues, and minimize environmental impact through safe practices.
  • Enhance Process Efficiency:
    Work with peers to identify and reduce manufacturing constraints, solve problems, and participate in continuous improvement activities.
  • Communicate Effectively:
    Maintain clear communication with your team and support staff, ensuring smooth operations and collaboration.
  • Contribute to Team Development:
    Participate in training and personal development and actively engage with Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) teams to improve quality, safety, and processes.

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

  • Decision Quality:
    Make timely and effective decisions that keep the organization progressing smoothly.
  • Health and Safety Fundamentals:
    Champion proactive health and safety behaviors, contributing to an injury-free workplace by identifying and addressing potential hazards.
  • Controls Safety:
    Recognize and mitigate hazards related to electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic controls, ensuring safe practices are integrated into daily work plans.
  • Manufacturing Knowledge:
    Apply your understanding of manufacturing processes to implement changes that meet functional needs and drive continuous improvement.

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 some work experience or intermediate level knowledge obtained through education, training, or on-the-job experience.
Additional Responsibilities Unique to this Position

As a Skilled Maintenance Technician Level 3, 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:

  • Adhere to all HSE policies, procedures, and processes.
  • Maintain current certifications, including LOTO (Lockout/Tagout) and WAH (Working at Heights), and complete renewals as needed.
  • Identify and report hazards using T cards, hazard hunt forms, and Ace cards.
  • Take ownership of safety issues such as oil and coolant leaks, ensuring proper documentation in EOS reports through resolution and closure.

Equipment Maintenance and Troubleshooting:

  • Troubleshoot equipment downtime efficiently using existing documentation and develop new guides for unplanned or novel incidents.
  • Partner with CM/PM planners to implement sustainable, long-term solutions that improve equipment reliability.
  • Manage and escalate downtime events in accordance with established processes, maintaining clear communication with cross-functional teams.
  • Support complex issue resolution through detailed documentation, including images, part numbers, and system information to aid reassembly and future troubleshooting.

Housekeeping and 5S:

  • Maintain high housekeeping standards by consistently applying 5S practices across the shop floor, maintenance areas, and workstations.
  • Restore work areas to a clean and organized state upon completion of each task.
  • Maintain an organized, clutter-free toolbox aligned with visual management standards.

Project Management and Continuous Improvement:

  • Execute and close delegated projects within and outside core work streams using continuous improvement tools such as A3s and Kaizen.
  • Provide guidance and support to team members contributing to project work, fostering a collaborative and productive environment.
  • Participate in cross-functional initiatives, demonstrating a positive and growth-oriented mindset.
  • Contribute feedback and insights to enhance PM and CM processes.
  • Support the development of new procedures aimed at reducing equipment…
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