**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.