**DESCRIPTION** **Job Summary** The Machinist – Level I is an entry-level skilled trade’s role within a formal apprenticeship or skilled trades training program. Under direct guidance, this position supports site machinists by learning and developing foundational tool room and machining skills in a manufacturing environment. The role emphasizes safe work practices, completion of required technical training and on-the-job learning hours, and supporting machining, equipment maintenance, and continuous improvement activities. **Key Responsibilities** **Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE)** + Stop work and immediately report major injury hazards, unsafe conditions, incidents, or near misses. + Report all work-related injuries, illnesses, hazards, and environmental 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 individual control and capability and recognize environmental impacts of work activities. + Participate in mandatory HSE training and safety improvement initiatives. **Quality** + Learn and apply high standards of workmanship and craftsmanship. + Perform supervised work using diagrams, sketches, operation manuals, and specifications. + Use appropriate tools, measuring, and testing instruments under guidance. + Support equipment uptime and assist with downtime and failure analysis. + Provide feedback into the Preventive Maintenance system. + Follow all process documentation and quality procedures. + Perform quality inspections and raise issues to minimize cost, safety, and quality risks. **Delivery & Operations** + Attend required classes to develop basic tool room and machining skills to qualify as a Machinist. + Complete all required on-the-job training hours as part of the apprenticeship program. + Assist in repairing and maintaining manufacturing equipment within assigned capabilities. + 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 initiatives. **Teamwork & Development** + Communicate effectively with assigned teams and support functions. + Complete training and personal development aligned with business requirements. + Participate actively in Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) teams to improve safety, quality, process flow, material flow, and employee development. **RESPONSIBILITIES** **Core Competencies** + **Collaborates:** Builds partnerships and works effectively toward 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 and continuous feedback. + **Self-Development:** Actively seeks opportunities to grow technical and professional 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 cultures. **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, technical instructions, and safety standards. + Strong teamwork and communication skills in a shop-floor environment. **Additional Qualifications – Internal Candidates** + 3–4 years of relevant machining, automation, 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 + Robot operation and programming (Fanuc and KUKA) + Honing machine operation and setup change + 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** 2423145 **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.