Machining Skilled Trades - Industrial Machine Repair 2nd Shift

Cummins Inc; Jamestown (NY); On-site; USD 57,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tool program – toolbox provided

Relocation package

On-site with Flexibility

100% On-Site required

Job summary

Cummins Inc. in Jamestown, NY is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to strengthen equipment reliability, elevate safety, and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.

The role emphasizes troubleshooting, training apprentices, and collaborating with cross‑functional teams to sustain high performance and quality. Responsibilities include maintaining hydraulic, pneumatic, and CNC systems, performing layouts/installations, and supporting TPM initiatives.

Qualifications

• Significant work experience or specialized skills from education, training, or on-the-job experience.
• Minimum: 7 years in a relevant trade field or Journeyman Trade Certificate with experience.
• Strong troubleshooting and ability to read schematics, manuals, and blueprints.
• Ability to train and mentor apprentices.
• Willingness to work overtime and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen equipment reliability by troubleshooting, assembling, installing, and maintaining mechanical systems.
• Elevate workplace safety by identifying hazards and enforcing PPE and HSE standards.
• Improve environmental stewardship by reducing negative impact in daily tasks.
• Enhance product quality through precise use of documentation and inspections.
• Boost operational performance with preventive, corrective, emergency, and predictive maintenance.
• Develop team capability by coaching technicians and sharing knowledge.
• Drive process improvement by identifying constraints and solving recurring problems.
• Strengthen team cohesion through clear communication and cross-team collaboration.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Schematics interpretation

Mentorship

Overtime willingness

Collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2-year technical degree

Journeyman Trade Certificate

Job description

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

• Strengthen equipment reliability by expertly troubleshooting, assembling, installing, and maintaining mechanical systems to keep production running smoothly.
• Elevate workplace safety by proactively identifying hazards, stopping unsafe work, and modeling strict adherence to HSE protocols and PPE requirements.
• Improve environmental stewardship by recognizing how daily tasks affect the environment and consistently acting to reduce negative impact.
• Enhance product quality through meticulous craftsmanship, precise use of technical documentation, and thorough inspections that prevent defects and reduce cost exposure.
• Boost operational performance by executing preventive, corrective, emergency, and predictive maintenance that minimizes downtime and supports production goals.
• Develop team capability by coaching less‑experienced technicians, sharing knowledge, and serving as a trusted resource for troubleshooting and best practices.
• Drive process improvement by identifying constraints, solving recurring problems, and contributing to continuous improvement and TPM initiatives.
• Strengthen team cohesion by communicating clearly, collaborating across support groups, and actively engaging in training and personal development to support collective success.

To be successful in this role you will need the following:

• A collaborative mindset that allows you to build strong partnerships, work smoothly across teams, and align your efforts with shared production and maintenance goals.
• Adaptive communication skills so you can tailor your message to technicians, supervisors, engineers, or operators—ensuring everyone understands what’s needed, why it matters, and how to act on it.
• The ability to navigate complexity , making sense of technical data, equipment behavior, and sometimes conflicting information to diagnose issues and choose the best path forward.
• A deep commitment to health and safety , consistently modeling safe behaviors, reporting hazards, and participating in actions that strengthen an injury‑free, interdependent safety culture.
• Strong controls‑related safety awareness , recognizing electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic hazards and integrating safe practices into every task, plan, and troubleshooting step.
• Solid manufacturing knowledge , enabling you to apply process changes correctly, understand how equipment fits into the larger production system, and contribute meaningfully to continuous improvement.
• A proactive approach to learning , staying current on procedures, equipment updates, and best practices so you can adapt quickly and support evolving operational needs.
• A mindset focused on improvement , always looking for ways to enhance reliability, reduce downtime, streamline processes, and support a high‑performance manufacturing environment.

Education/Experience:

High school diploma or certificate of completion of secondary education or equivalent experience to the extent such experience meets applicable regulations.

This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

Requires significant relevant work experience or specialized skills obtained through education, training or on-the-job experience.

To be successful in this role you will need the following:

• Significant relevant work experience or specialized skills obtained through education, training, or on-the-job experience.
• One of the following minimum requirements: — At least 7 years of experience in a relevant trade field, or — A Journeyman Trade Certificate with relevant experience, or
• Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to interpret schematics, manuals, and blueprints.
• Ability to provide training, mentorship, and guidance to apprentices.
• Willingness and ability to work overtime and weekends as needed to support production.

— A 2-year technical degree in a related field, plus 3 years’ experience working in the Machine Repair/Industrial Electrical field

Knowledge of mechanical systems including hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyance systems, CNC equipment, and automation required.

Responsible for completing machine layouts and machine installations.

Relevant Experience may include:

• Controls Engineering
• Industrial Automation
• Robotics
• Residential or Commercial Electrical
• Heavy Duty Equipment Maintenance
• Welding and Fabrication
• Machining
• Farming and Agricultural work, specifically maintenance and repair of equipment

Compensation:

Competitive Pay with Shift Premium

• $2.29 shift premium in addition to base pay

Tool Program – Built for Your Success

• New hires receive a toolbox and all required tools to perform the role
• No upfront cost to you
• These tools are yours to keep at retirement

Please note that the salary range provided is a good faith estimate on the applicable range. The final salary offer will be determined after considering relevant factors, including a candidate’s qualifications and experience, where appropriate.

Job Manufacturing

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On‑site with Flexibility

Job Type Shop

Min Salary $56800

Max Salary $85200

ReqID 2424025

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.

Cummins and E-Verify

At Cummins, we are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law. Cummins validates the right to work using E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Visit http://EEOC.gov to know your rights on workplace discrimination.