Mechanical Maintenance Technician III

We are looking for a talented Mechanical Maintenance Technician II to join our team specializing in Manufacturing, in our Cummins Drivetrain and Breaking Systems Business Unit site, in Plainfield, IN.

Mechanical Maintenance Technician troubleshoots, assembles, installs, tests and maintains mechanical systems using all necessary tools to keep equipment available and capable. Learns and understands the protocols of working safely with electricity and other energy sources with industrial equipment. May work independently and instruct or coach others.

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

• Maximize equipment uptime and reliability by troubleshooting, repairing, testing, and maintaining mechanical systems to keep production running safely and efficiently.
• Promote a strong safety culture by following HSE standards, identifying and reporting hazards, using proper PPE, and helping create an injury-free workplace.
• Deliver high-quality maintenance work by applying strong craftsmanship, following technical documentation, and performing work according to specifications and quality standards.
• Reduce downtime and maintenance costs by supporting failure analysis, identifying root causes of equipment issues, and implementing effective corrective actions.
• Drive proactive equipment performance by performing and documenting preventive, predictive, corrective, and emergency maintenance activities that prevent future failures
• Support continuous improvement efforts by identifying manufacturing constraints, recommending process improvements, and contributing to TPM, safety, quality, and productivity initiatives.
• Develop team capability by coaching less experienced team members, sharing technical knowledge, and serving as a trusted resource for maintenance best practices.
• Enhance operational excellence by coordinating maintenance around production needs, maintaining organized work areas, communicating effectively across teams, and helping the plant consistently achieve production goals.

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

• Collaborate effectively across teams by building strong partnerships with operations, maintenance, engineering, quality, and production personnel to achieve shared safety, reliability, and business objectives.
• Communicate clearly and professionally by sharing technical information, equipment concerns, maintenance updates, and improvement opportunities in a way that is easily understood by different audiences.
• Maintain a strong customer focus by understanding how equipment performance impacts internal and external customers and delivering solutions that support productivity, quality, and operational excellence.
• Make sound decisions under pressure by evaluating available information, troubleshooting issues efficiently, and taking timely action to minimize downtime and keep production moving.
• Drive results and maintain reliability by consistently meeting performance expectations, resolving equipment issues, and delivering high-quality maintenance and repair work even in challenging situations.
• Navigate complex problems with confidence by analyzing equipment failures, interpreting multiple sources of information, identifying root causes, and implementing effective corrective actions.
• Embrace continuous learning and development by staying curious, learning from successes and failures, adapting to new technologies, and continuously expanding your technical and troubleshooting capabilities.
• Champion safety, manufacturing excellence, and inclusion by applying Health and Safety Fundamentals, recognizing controls-related hazards, leveraging manufacturing knowledge to improve processes, and valuing diverse perspectives to build stronger teams and better solutions.

 

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 significant relevant work experience or specialized skills obtained through education, training or on-the-job experience.

Additional Job Specific Responsibilities:

Maintenance & Technical Expertise