DESCRIPTION

Job Summary

The Machinist – Level I is an entry-level skilled trades role participating in a formal apprenticeship or skilled trades training program. Under direct guidance, this position supports site machinists by developing foundational tool room and machining skills in a manufacturing environment. The role focuses on learning safe work practices, completing required technical training and on-the-job hours, and assisting with machining, equipment maintenance, and continuous improvement activities in support of operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE)

• Stop work and immediately report major injury hazards, unsafe conditions, or incidents.
• Report all work-related injuries, illnesses, hazards, or near-miss incidents.
• Comply with Cummins HSE standards, policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and promote an interdependent safety culture.
• Correct hazards within control and capability and recognize environmental impacts of work activities.
• Participate in required HSE training and safety improvement initiatives.

Quality

• Learn and apply high standards of workmanship and craftsmanship in all assigned tasks.
• Perform supervised work using diagrams, sketches, operation manuals, and specifications.
• Use appropriate tools, measuring, and testing instruments under guidance.
• Support equipment uptime and assist in downtime and failure analysis activities.
• Provide feedback into the Preventive Maintenance system.
• Follow all process documentation and quality procedures.
• Perform quality inspections and raise issues to minimize cost and quality risks.

Delivery & Operations

• Attend required classes to develop basic tool room and machining skills.
• Complete all required on-the-job training hours as part of the apprenticeship program.
• Assist in repairing and maintaining manufacturing equipment within capability.
• Support preventive, corrective, emergency, and predictive maintenance activities.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area, including routine housekeeping and machine cleaning.
• Identify and help reduce manufacturing constraints.
• Participate in problem-solving, process improvement, and continuous improvement activities.

Teamwork & Development

• Communicate effectively with assigned teams and support functions.
• Participate actively in Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) teams to improve safety, quality, delivery, and employee development.
• Complete training and personal development activities aligned with business requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Competencies

• Collaborates: Works effectively with others to achieve shared objectives.
• Communicates Effectively: Shares information clearly with team members and support teams.
• Customer Focus: Supports internal and external customers through quality workmanship.
• Nimble Learning: Learns through hands-on experience, feedback, and continuous improvement.
• Self-Development: Actively seeks opportunities to build skills and capability.
• Health and Safety Fundamentals: Demonstrates and promotes safe work behaviors.
• Controls Safety: Recognizes and manages electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic hazards.
• Manufacturing Knowledge: Applies foundational manufacturing principles to daily work.
• Tool and Fixture Design: Understands work-holding principles to support accurate machining.
• Values Differences: Respects diverse perspectives and backgrounds.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, certificate of completion of secondary education, or equivalent experience meeting applicable regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and learning.
• This position may require licensing or authorization to comply with export control or sanctions regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS

Skills and Experience

• Minimal or no prior work experience required for external candidates.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn machining and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to follow documented procedures, instructions, and safety standards.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills in a shop-floor environment.

Additional Qualifications – Internal Candidates

• 3–4 years of relevant machining or shop-floor experience.
• Hands-on experience with:
• CNC machine operation and setup (VMC, HMC, Turning Centers)
• CNC program editing (Fanuc, Siemens, Mazak as applicable)
• Tool selection, offsets, and wear compensation
• In-process inspection and process monitoring
• Engineering drawing interpretation (GD&T)
• Fixture handling and job changeover
• Basic preventive maintenance activities
• Cutting parameters (feed, speed, depth of cut)
• Cycle time and productivity improvement initiatives
• Quality tools such as 5S, Kaizen, and root cause analysis
• Safety compliance and shop-floor discipline

Job Manufacturing

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site with Flexibility

Job Type Shop

ReqID 2423144

Relocation Package No

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.