School to work - Gear Process Technician

DESCRIPTION

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

Accelerate Gear Development Projects

By coordinating tooling design and procurement, you'll help ensure gear prototypes and production parts are delivered on time and meet engineering specifications.

Enhance Gear Quality and Performance

Your understanding of gear geometry and manufacturing processes will support the creation of high-quality bevel, hypoid, spur, and helical gears.

Streamline Operations Across Teams

You'll expedite part processing and update program schedules, keeping internal and external stakeholders aligned and projects moving efficiently.

Support Innovation and Research

By assisting in lab activities like gear developments, research, and training, you'll contribute to cutting-edge advancements in gear technology.

Drive Cost Reduction and Quality Improvements

Your involvement in plant initiatives will help identify and implement solutions that reduce costs and improve product reliability.

Promote Best Practices and Safety

Maintaining top-tier housekeeping and supporting best practice implementation will foster a safe, organized, and efficient work environment.

Facilitate Cross-Functional Collaboration

Working closely with Gear Developers and Engineers, you'll help ensure project objectives are met and technical reports are well-documented.

Represent the Team Externally

Through travel to other facilities, vendors, and conferences, you'll serve as a key liaison, helping to build relationships and gather insights that benefit gear development efforts.

RESPONSIBILITIES

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

Understanding of Gear Fundamentals

Know gear geometry, types (bevel, hypoid, spur, helical), manufacturing methods, and quality standards.

Tooling & CAD Proficiency

Ability to coordinate tooling design and use CAD systems for gear development.

Computer Literacy

Proficiency in Excel, Word, Access, Outlook, and barcode systems to manage schedules, reports, and data.

Blueprint Reading & Specification Interpretation

Accurately read engineering drawings and apply specifications to gear processing tasks.

Process Coordination

Expedite part processing and track product flow to ensure timely delivery.

Lab Activity Support

Assist with gear development, research, training, inspections, and customer visits.

Report Writing

Document findings and progress in detailed technical reports.

Fork Truck/Motorized Cart Operation

Safely operate equipment for material handling when needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

Environmental Factors: 8 hours normally inside Normal humidity and temperature for 8 hours Normal atmosphere for 8 hours No special hazards Protective clothing required.

Job Engineering

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category Hybrid

Job Type Student - School To Work

Application End Date 02-JAN-2026

ReqID 2420459

Relocation Package No

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