Electrician - Level I

**DESCRIPTION** **Job Summary**: **ON-SITE ROLE** The Electrician - Level I is an apprentice-level role in a formal skilled trades training program. Under direct guidance, the individual supports electrical maintenance and troubleshooting activities in a manufacturing environment. The role includes completing required classroom learning, acquiring hands-on experience, and supporting safe and efficient equipment operation. Internally, the role also focuses on driving continuous improvement in safety, quality, productivity, and equipment reliability. **Key Responsibilities**: **Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE)**: - Comply with all Cummins HSE policies, procedures, and regulations. - Use appropriate personal protective equipment and follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures. - Report hazards, incidents, and injuries immediately. - Participate in risk assessments and support safe work practices to achieve zero safety incidents. - Ensure environmental impact is minimized through responsible work behavior. **Maintenance & Troubleshooting**: - Assist with preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance of shop floor machines (Electrical, Pneumatic, Hydraulic systems). - Diagnose faults and support time-critical repairs to minimize downtime. - Participate in root cause analysis (Why-Why analysis) and corrective actions. - Ensure preventive maintenance (PM) is 100% compliant with schedule. - Maintain high uptime (target >98%) through proactive maintenance activities. **Electrical Systems Support**: - Perform supervised electrical work based on diagrams, sketches, manuals, and specifications. - Understand PLC, relay logic, ladder diagrams, and electrical/pneumatic schematics. - Support hardware controls maintenance and participate in automation or programming improvements. - Assist in factory automation projects, including programming and control system upgrades. **Documentation & Reporting**: - Maintain maintenance records, shift reports, and equipment documentation. - Participate in spare parts planning and inventory control. - Ensure adherence to 5S and housekeeping standards across the work area. **Learning & Development**: - Complete all assigned classes and achieve required on-the-job training hours. - Engage in personal development activities as aligned with business needs. - Participate actively in Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and continuous improvement initiatives. **RESPONSIBILITIES** **Core Competencies**: - **Collaborates** - Builds effective working relationships to achieve common goals. - **Communicates Effectively** - Clearly and concisely communicates across teams. - **Customer Focus** - Supports uptime and reliability to meet internal customer needs. - **Nimble Learning** - Applies learning from training and experience to real-world tasks. - **Self-Development** - Seeks out learning opportunities and applies feedback. - **Values Differences** - Embraces diversity in teams and perspectives. **Technical Competencies**: - **Health and Safety Fundamentals** - Champions a safety-first mindset and models proactive behavior. - **Controls Safety** - Understands hazards associated with electrical and control systems and applies safety protocols. - **Electrical System Troubleshooting** - Assists in identifying and resolving electrical issues to restore proper operations. - **Factory Automation and Control Systems** - Supports automation efforts and programming improvements under guidance. - **Machine Programming** - Participates in implementing machine program changes for improved performance. - **Manufacturing Knowledge** - Applies basic understanding of manufacturing systems to daily tasks. **Required Qualifications**: - **Education**: - High school diploma or certificate of completion of secondary education is required. - Technical education in electrical or mechanical fields is preferred. - **Licensing**: - May require licensing or certifications for compliance with export controls or electrical standards depending on region. **Experience**: - No prior work experience required; this is an entry-level apprenticeship position. - Internships or practical training in manufacturing or electrical maintenance are advantageous. **QUALIFICATIONS** **Skills**: - Basic understanding of electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems. - Familiarity with PLCs, relay logic, and ladder diagrams. - Ability to read and interpret mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic drawings. - Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). - Strong safety awareness, proactive mindset, and attention to detail. - Ability to multitask, communicate effectively, and work in cross-functional teams. **Working Conditions**: - Manufacturing environment with exposure to electrical systems, machinery, and moderate noise. - Use of PPE is mandatory; strict adherence to safety procedures is expected. - May involve shift work, extended hours, and physical activity (lifting, climbing, standing). **Job** Manufactu