Machinist - Level I

Description du poste:

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.

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

Profil requis du candidat:

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