Machinist - Level III - 3rd Shift

About the role

We are looking for a talented Machinist - Level III to join our team specializing in Logistics at our Cummins Inc. facility in North Charleston, SC. This is a 3rd shift position.

Responsibilities

• Champion a safe workplace by stopping work when hazards arise, reporting incidents immediately, using proper PPE, and promoting a culture where teammates look out for one another.
• Protect people and the environment by correcting hazards within your control, recognizing environmental impacts, and actively engaging in HSE training to strengthen site-wide safety performance.
• Elevate quality standards through high-craftsmanship workmanship, accurate inspections, adherence to process documentation, and raising issues early to reduce cost and quality exposure.
• Improve equipment reliability by contributing to downtime failure analysis, providing feedback to preventive maintenance systems, and performing preventive, corrective, emergency, and predictive maintenance activities.
• Deliver precision machining excellence by expertly setting up and operating lathes, mills, grinders, CNC equipment, and precision measuring tools to meet exact specifications and support production needs.
• Develop others and strengthen the team by instructing and coaching less-experienced team members, serving as an informal technical resource, and helping the team meet daily business goals.
• Drive operational efficiency by identifying and reducing manufacturing constraints, scheduling maintenance around production requirements, and solving problems that improve processes and material flow.
• Build a collaborative, improvement-focused culture by communicating effectively across teams, completing required training, and actively participating in TPM initiatives that enhance safety, quality, flow, and employee development.
• Monitor automated machining line performance to ensure optimal production efficiency and quality standards.
• Perform diagnostic assessments to identify potential equipment malfunctions, execute systematic troubleshooting procedures to resolve mechanical, electrical, and software-related issues.
• Conduct routine preventive maintenance according to manufacturer specifications.
• Adhere strictly to safety protocols and lockout/tagout procedures during all operational and maintenance activities.
• Accurately document equipment performance metrics, maintenance logs, and incident reports.
• Coordinate with engineering and maintenance teams to implement corrective actions and process improvements.
• Maintain proficiency in reading technical schematics, interpreting error codes, and utilizing diagnostic tools to minimize downtime and maintain continuous production flow.

Requirements

• Collaborative partnerships to work seamlessly with teammates, support groups, and cross-functional partners so shared objectives are met with alignment and trust.
• Clear, audience-focused communication to deliver information in the right format for technicians, engineers, leaders, and operators, ensuring clarity and reducing rework.
• Customer-driven decision making to build strong relationships, understand end-user needs, and make timely decisions that keep operations and customers moving forward.
• Strong problem-solving and learning agility to interpret complex or conflicting information, adapt quickly, experiment, and use both successes and failures to improve future performance.
• Safety-first technical expertise to champion proactive HSE behaviors, recognize electrical/hydraulic/pneumatic hazards, and integrate safe practices into daily manufacturing work.
• Manufacturing and tooling proficiency to apply process knowledge, implement changes correctly, and select effective tools and fixtures that support quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or certificate of completion of secondary education or equivalent experience to the extent such experience meets applicable regulations.
• Significant relevant work experience or specialized skills obtained through education, training, or on-the-job experience.
• This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

Relocation package available.