Cummins Europe
Skilled Technician
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Skilled Technician - Manufacturing (PED Department)
We are looking for a talented Skilled Technician to join our team specializing in Manufacturing for our PED Department in Huddersfield, United Kingdom.
This is a permanent position working 35 hours per week on a rotating day and middle shift pattern.
Shift Pattern:
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4 weeks – Middle Shift
- Monday–Thursday: 15:00–22:00
- Friday: 14:00–20:15
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2 weeks – Day Shift
- Monday–Friday: 07:30–15:00
Responsibilities
In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:
- Apply comprehensive technical knowledge to safely perform skilled manufacturing activities that support operational and business objectives.
- Lead by example in Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) practices by identifying hazards, stopping unsafe work, reporting incidents, and promoting a culture of interdependence and accountability.
- Ensure high standards of workmanship and craftsmanship, performing work accurately in line with diagrams, manuals, specifications, and quality procedures.
- Support equipment reliability by contributing to failure analysis, preventive maintenance systems, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Lead and coordinate others as a formal technical resource, providing guidance, knowledge-sharing, and hands-on support to team members.
- Increase efficiency and reduce manufacturing constraints by proactively identifying issues, implementing solutions, and improving processes.
- Deliver consistent results by executing and documenting preventive, corrective, emergency, and predictive maintenance while maintaining clean, orderly work areas.
- Strengthen teamwork and capability by communicating effectively, completing required training, and actively participating in Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and improvement teams.
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Requirements
To be successful in this role you will need the following:
- Foundational knowledge of control systems with the ability to assist in the design, development, and implementation under guidance.
- Basic capability in PLC and HMI programming with a willingness to learn and apply best practices from senior engineers.
- Strong problem-solving skills to support testing, commissioning, validation, and troubleshoot basic automation and control issues.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with senior engineers to develop accurate technical documentation, reports, and system records.
Education/Experience
- High school diploma or certificate of completion of secondary education or equivalent experience to the extent such experience meets applicable regulations.
- Significant work experience and in-depth knowledge obtained through specialized training and relevant experience.
- HNC is desirable - in electrical or mechanical engineering or qualification of similar level – needed.
- Basic understanding of control systems theory (e.g., PID control, feedback systems).
- Familiarity with PLC programming (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley, or similar).
- Exposure to SCADA or HMI systems is an advantage.
- Knowledge of electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
- Experience with engineering software tools (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink, AutoCAD, or similar).
- Basic understanding of industrial communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, Profibus, Ethernet/IP).
- Some familiarity with industry standards and safety practices.
- Any exposure to robotics, automation, or motion control technologies.
- Introductory understanding of instrumentation and sensor applications.
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Job: Manufacturing
Organization: Cummins Inc.
Role Category: On-site with Flexibility
Job Type: Shop
ReqID: 2433805
Relocation Package: No
100% On-Site: No
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