DESCRIPTION

Job Summary

The Machinist – Level I position is part of a formal skilled trades apprenticeship or training program. Under direct supervision, the role supports site Machinist skilled trades in developing foundational tool room and machining skills within a manufacturing environment. The incumbent is required to successfully complete defined classroom training and a minimum number of on-the-job training hours, while learning and adhering to safe work protocols related to electricity, industrial machinery, and other energy sources.

Key Responsibilities

Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE)

• Stop work immediately and report major injury hazards or unsafe conditions.
• Report all work-related injuries, illnesses, incidents, hazards, and near misses.
• Comply with Cummins HSE standards, policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) consistently.
• Promote an interdependent safety culture by looking out for colleagues.
• Correct hazards within individual control and capability.
• Identify environmental impacts of work activities and take actions to minimize negative effects.
• Participate in required HSE training and safety improvement initiatives.

Quality

• Learn and apply high standards of workmanship and craftsmanship.
• Perform supervised tasks in accordance with engineering drawings, sketches, operation manuals, and specifications.
• Use tools, measuring devices, and testing instruments accurately under guidance.
• Support equipment uptime and assist with downtime and failure analysis.
• Provide feedback and inputs to the Preventive Maintenance system.
• Follow all process documentation and quality procedures.
• Conduct quality inspections and escalate issues to reduce cost and quality risks.

Delivery & Operations

• Attend required classes to build essential tool room and machining knowledge.
• Complete all required on-the-job training hours as part of the apprenticeship program.
• Assist with repair and maintenance of manufacturing equipment within assigned capability.
• Support preventive, corrective, emergency, and predictive maintenance activities.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work area, including housekeeping and machine cleaning.
• Identify and help reduce manufacturing constraints.
• Participate in problem-solving, process improvement, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Teamwork & Development

• Communicate effectively with assigned teams and cross-functional support functions.
• Complete training and personal development activities aligned with business needs.
• Actively participate in Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) teams to improve safety, quality, process efficiency, material flow, and employee development.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Competencies

• Collaborates: Works effectively with others to achieve shared goals.
• Communicates Effectively: Delivers clear, audience-appropriate communication.
• Customer Focus: Builds strong relationships and supports customer-centric outcomes.
• Nimble Learning: Learns through hands-on experience and continuous feedback.
• Self-Development: Actively seeks opportunities for professional growth.
• Health and Safety Fundamentals: Models proactive safety behaviors and supports an injury-free workplace.
• Controls Safety: Identifies and manages electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic hazards.
• Manufacturing Knowledge: Applies manufacturing principles to support operational excellence.
• Tool and Fixture Design: Understands work-holding concepts to support safe and effective machining.
• Values Differences: Respects and values diverse perspectives and backgrounds.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, certificate of completion of secondary education, or equivalent experience meeting applicable regulatory requirements.
• Ability to comply with Cummins policies, procedures, and safety standards.
• This role may require licensing or authorization to comply with export control or sanctions regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS

Skills and Experience

External Candidates

• Minimal or no prior work experience required.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and interest in machining and manufacturing.
• Ability to understand and follow technical instructions, drawings, and standard work procedures.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and shop-floor discipline.

Internal Candidates

• 3–4 years of relevant machining or manufacturing experience.
• Demonstrated skills in:
• CNC machine operation and setup (VMC, HMC, Turning Centers)
• CNC program editing (Fanuc, Siemens, Mazak as applicable)
• Tool selection, offsets, and wear compensation
• Robot operation and programming (Fanuc and KUKA)
• Honing machine operation and setup changes
• Process monitoring and in-process inspection
• Engineering drawing interpretation (GD&T)
• Fixture handling and job changeover
• Basic preventive maintenance
• Cutting parameters (feed, speed, depth of cut)
• Cycle time and productivity improvement
• Quality tools (5S, Kaizen, Root Cause Analysis)
• Safety compliance and shop-floor discipline

Job Manufacturing

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site with Flexibility

Job Type Shop

ReqID 2423150

Relocation Package Yes

100% On-Site Yes

Due to the operational nature and specific job duties of this role, work is required to be completed 100% in person/On-site.