Cummins Inc. ยท 2 days ago
School to Work - Materials Engineering - 1st Shift
Columbus, IN
Part-time
Onsite
New Grad
$15/hr - $18/hrCummins Inc. is a company focused on enhancing operational efficiency in materials engineering. In this role, you will support Materials Engineering Technicians by operating analytical instruments, maintaining instrument reliability, and ensuring safety and compliance in handling hazardous materials.
Automotive
Responsibilities
Enhancing Operational Efficiency: By learning to operate various analytical instruments and equipment, you'll support Materials Engineering Technicians in performing precise physical analyses
Ensuring Instrument Reliability: Assisting with routine calibrations, maintenance, troubleshooting, and minor repairs will help maintain the accuracy and reliability of critical instruments
Promoting Safety and Compliance: Your involvement in the collection, transportation, and documentation of chemical waste disposal will ensure safe and compliant handling of hazardous materials
Improving Data Quality: Preparing samples, gathering, interpreting, and documenting test results will contribute to high-quality data and robust technical reports
Building Expertise: Attending classes and training programs will help you acquire the skills and knowledge needed to pass certification exams, enhancing your professional qualifications
Supporting Team Success: Conducting work independently and assisting other technicians and engineers will foster a collaborative and productive work environment
Maintaining Standards: Participating in the maintenance of quality procedures and work instructions will uphold the standards and consistency of laboratory operations
Driving Continuous Improvement: Engaging in improvement projects, audits, and maintaining workplace cleanliness will contribute to ongoing enhancements in processes and safety
Data Acquisition Skills: Ensure you can prepare samples, verify equipment calibration, and perform tests according to approved procedures. This will help you generate reliable data that can be trusted by engineers and customers
Material Characterization Expertise: Develop the ability to interpret mechanical, chemical, microstructural, and physical properties using laboratory equipment. This will help you confirm compliance and correlate properties with test results to determine robustness
Collaboration: Build strong partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. Effective teamwork is crucial for achieving common goals
Effective Communication: Develop and deliver clear, multi-mode communications that cater to the unique needs of different audiences. This will ensure your messages are understood and well-received
Valuing Differences: Recognize and appreciate the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to the organization. Embracing diversity will enhance your ability to work effectively with a wide range of colleagues
Attention to Detail: Pay close attention to the details in your work, especially when preparing samples and verifying equipment calibration. Precision is key to generating trustworthy data
Continuous Learning: Stay committed to learning and improving your skills, whether through formal training or on-the-job experiences. This will help you stay up-to-date with best practices and new technologies
Problem-Solving Abilities: Develop strong troubleshooting skills to address any issues with instruments or equipment. Being able to quickly resolve problems will ensure smooth operations and reliable results
Qualification
Required
Data Acquisition Skills: Ensure you can prepare samples, verify equipment calibration, and perform tests according to approved procedures
Material Characterization Expertise: Develop the ability to interpret mechanical, chemical, microstructural, and physical properties using laboratory equipment
Collaboration: Build strong partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
Effective Communication: Develop and deliver clear, multi-mode communications that cater to the unique needs of different audiences
Valuing Differences: Recognize and appreciate the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to the organization
Attention to Detail: Pay close attention to the details in your work, especially when preparing samples and verifying equipment calibration
Continuous Learning: Stay committed to learning and improving your skills, whether through formal training or on-the-job experiences
Problem-Solving Abilities: Develop strong troubleshooting skills to address any issues with instruments or equipment
Company
Cummins Inc.
At Cummins, we empower everyone to grow their careers through meaningful work, building inclusive and equitable teams.
Founded in 1919
10001+ employees
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