Job Description

DESCRIPTION

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

  • 34 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

    • 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.

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