Job Summary:As part of a formal skilled trades training program, assists site Electrician skilled trades to learn and develop electrical skills in a manufacturing environment under direct guidance. Apprentice will be required to successfully complete and document specified classes and a minimum quantity of on the job training hours. Learns and understands the protocols of working safely with electricity and other energy sources with industrial equipment.
Key Responsibilities:Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE)Stop work and immediately report any major injury hazards.Report any work-related injury, illness, incident or hazard.Comply with HSE standards, policies, procedures and regulations.Use appropriate personal protective equipment.Promote interdependence by looking out for one another.Correct hazards within your control and capabilities.Recognize how your work may impact the environment and work to minimize the negative impact.Engage in HSE Training.QualityLearns and applies high standards of workmanship and craftsmanship.Support equipment uptime and downtime failure analysis.Performs supervised work in accordance with diagrams, sketches, operation manuals and specifications using various tools, measuring and testing instruments.Provide feedback into the Preventive Maintenance system.Follows all process documentation and quality procedures.Raises issues to minimize cost and quality exposures.Performs quality inspections.DeliveryAttends required classes to build basic electrical skills and knowledge to qualify as an Electrician.Completes all required on the job training hours.Repairs and maintains manufacturing equipment and other miscellaneous duties within their capabilities .Assists with preventive, emergency, corrective and predictive maintenance activities.Maintains clean and orderly work area, including routine housekeeping and machine cleaning tasks.Identify and reduce manufacturing constraintsSolve problems and improve processesParticipate in continuous improvement activitiesTeamworkCommunicates effectively with the assigned team and with all support teams.Completes training and personal development in line with business requirements.Participates actively with local Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) teams in ways to improve quality, safety, process, material flow, and employee development.
Competencies:Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
Communicates effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
Customer focus - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
Nimble learning - Actively learning through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder.
Self-development - Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels.
Health and Safety Fundamentals - Champions and models proactive health and safety behaviors by identifying, reporting and participating in actions to improve health and safety in order to build an interdependent culture and contribute to an injury-free workplace.
Controls Safety - Recognizes controls related hazards in a manufacturing environment (Electrical, Hydraulic, Pneumatic) to incorporate safe practices and procedures as part of the daily work plan to reduce injuries and create a safe machine environment.
Electrical System Troubleshooting - Analyzes an electrical control system to resolve and repair electrical issues to return the system to proper operating conditions.
Factory Automation and Control Systems - Implements changes to further automate manufacturing processes using available technology, programming techniques, and identifying needed material and resources for project completion to provide the optimum automation for the manufacturing environment.
Machine Programming - Creates factory floor machine programs by designing and implementing solutions to improve usage of machine and overall operation.
Manufacturing Knowledge - Demonstrates the knowledge of manufacturing by correctly implementing changes in current processes, equipment, and applications to meet the function's needs and contribute towards continuous improvement.
Values differences - Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
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:Minimal or no work experience required.
1. Key Skills Required- DG Set Testing & Commissioning - hands-on experience in DG/engine testing.
- Electrical Troubleshooting - ability to identify and rectify faults in electrical circuits, panels, wiring and protection systems.
- Electrical & Electronic Systems - good understanding of AC/DC circuits, sensors, relays, contactors, breakers and control systems.
- Engine Electronics - basic understanding of ECU, ECM, sensors, actuators and electronic control systems.
- Test Instruments - proficient in using multimeter, clamp meter, megger/insulation tester and other electrical measuring instruments.
- Electrical Drawing Reading - ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and circuit diagrams.
- Control Panel Knowledge - troubleshooting of DG control panels, protection circuits and monitoring systems.
- Test Cell Operations - understanding of engine/DG test procedures, parameters and test-cell equipment.
- Problem Solving & RCA - ability to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
- Safety Knowledge - strong knowledge of electrical safety, LOTO, PPE and safe working practices.
- Documentation - maintaining test reports, check sheets, troubleshooting records and equipment history.
- Computer Skills - basic MS Office/Excel and ability to work with digital testing/monitoring systems.
2. Roles & ResponsibilitiesDG Testing & Operations- Perform DG/engine testing as per defined test procedures and specifications.
- Carry out pre-test inspection and verify electrical connections before starting the test.
- Monitor key electrical and engine parameters during testing.
- Ensure timely completion of testing to support engine dispatch requirements .
- Identify abnormalities during testing and take appropriate corrective action.
Electrical & Electronics Troubleshooting- Troubleshoot electrical and electronic issues during engine/DG testing.
- Diagnose issues related to sensors, wiring, ECU/ECM, control panels, relays, contactors, breakers and protection circuits .
- Use appropriate diagnostic and electrical test equipment for fault finding.
- Coordinate with Maintenance/Engineering teams for complex issues.
Quality & Documentation- Ensure testing is performed as per SOP, Control Plan and Quality requirements .
- Record test results accurately and maintain all required documentation.
- Escalate test failures and abnormal conditions promptly.
- Support RCA and corrective/preventive actions for recurring failures.
Safety- Follow all electrical and test-cell safety requirements.
- Ensure proper LOTO, grounding, PPE and safe isolation before electrical intervention.
- Immediately report unsafe conditions and near misses.
- Maintain 5S and housekeeping in the test-cell area.
Continuous Improvement- Identify opportunities to reduce testing time, breakdowns and rework .
- Support implementation of improvements in test-cell electrical systems.
- Participate in problem-solving and improvement projects.
3. Ideal Candidate ProfileDiploma - Electrical / Electrical & Electronics Engineering | 2-3 years experienceThe candidate should be
hands-on, comfortable working in a test-cell environment, strong in electrical troubleshooting, and capable of independently performing DG testing and resolving routine electrical/electronic issues.Preferred: Experience with
Cummins engines/DG sets, engine test cells, ECU/ECM-based systems, generator controls, or industrial electrical systems .
Job Manufacturing
Organization Cummins Inc.
Role Category On-site with Flexibility
Job Type Shop
ReqID 2439445
Relocation Package Yes
100% On-Site No
