Machining Technician - 2nd Shift

About the role

We are seeking a Machining Technician to join our 2nd Shift team at Cummins Drivetrain and Braking Systems Business Unit in Morristown, TN. This role involves operating machines and production equipment safely in a manufacturing environment, championing workplace safety, and delivering products that meet customer expectations.

Responsibilities

• Champion workplace safety by following HSE standards, identifying and reporting hazards, using appropriate PPE, and creating an injury-free work environment.
• Protect quality and reduce waste by following standard work, SPC requirements, poka-yoke methods, and visual standards to ensure products consistently meet specifications.
• Deliver products that meet customer expectations by operating manual and automated equipment with precision to achieve required product characteristics, dimensions, and performance standards.
• Drive production performance by meeting cycle times, achieving production goals, and maintaining a high level of proficiency in core manufacturing processes.
• Minimize quality and cost risks by identifying non-conforming material, performing inspections, and escalating issues before they impact customers or operations.
• Support equipment reliability and operational efficiency by performing operator care activities, maintaining clean work areas, and partnering with skilled trades to identify and address equipment issues.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by actively participating in initiatives that enhance safety, quality, productivity, material flow, and overall process effectiveness.
• Support teamwork and plant performance by communicating effectively with peers and support teams, completing required training, and remaining flexible to support changing business and production needs.

Requirements

• Communicate clearly and effectively by sharing information, expectations, concerns, and updates in a way that ensures alignment across team members, support functions, and leadership.
• Demonstrate courage and speak up when needed by addressing safety concerns, quality issues, production challenges, and process improvement opportunities before they become larger problems.
• Drive results consistently by maintaining a strong focus on production goals, quality standards, and operational performance, even during challenging circumstances.
• Hold yourself and others accountable by taking ownership of responsibilities, following through on commitments, and ensuring work is completed safely, accurately, and on time.
• Champion health and safety excellence by proactively identifying hazards, reporting concerns, following safety procedures, and contributing to an injury-free workplace culture.
• Apply strong manufacturing knowledge by understanding equipment, processes, and production requirements to support efficient operations and continuous improvement efforts.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to improve safety, quality, productivity, and process effectiveness while helping implement sustainable solutions.
• Value diverse perspectives and foster teamwork by respecting different backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints to strengthen collaboration, problem-solving, and overall team performance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent experience.
• Some work experience or intermediate level knowledge obtained through education, training, or on-the-job experience.
• 1 to 3 years’ experience operating CNC machines.
• Familiarity with reading blueprints.
• Basic math skills (decimals, fractions, tolerances).
• Mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced atmosphere.

Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Courage to address safety, quality, and production issues.
• Focus on meeting production goals and quality standards.
• Accountability for work safety, accuracy, and timeliness.
• Proactive identification and reporting of workplace hazards.
• Understanding of manufacturing equipment, processes, and production requirements.
• Participation in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Respect for diverse perspectives and teamwork.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

$20.51 - $23.75/hr

Schedule

2nd Shift