Machining Technician - Weekend Day Shift

Cummins Inc.; Morristown (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. is seeking a Machining Technician for the Weekend Day Shift in Morristown, TN. You will operate CNC machines and production equipment in a manufacturing setting, ensuring quality, safety, and productivity with limited guidance.

The role emphasizes safety, continuous improvement, and adherence to standards while supporting efficient manufacturing operations and teamwork on a weekend schedule.

Qualifications

• Clear, multi-mode communication tailored to audiences.
• Courage to address difficult issues directly.
• Consistently achieve goals and meet production targets.
• Hold yourself and others accountable to commitments.
• Champion proactive health and safety behaviors.
• Understand manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Value diverse perspectives to boost teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Operate machines and production equipment per quality and productivity requirements safely.
• Maintain safe work environment by following safety protocols and PPE usage.
• Report injuries, incidents, or hazards promptly to support safety culture.
• Adhere to health, safety, and environmental guidelines.
• Use PPE properly to protect yourself and colleagues.
• Support continuous improvement and training to enhance quality and processes.
• Read blueprints and measure parts; use proper measuring instruments.
• Work in a fast-paced manufacturing setting on a weekend day shift.

Skills

Effective Communication

Courage

Results-Driven

Accountability

Health and Safety Fundamentals

Manufacturing Knowledge

Valuing Differences

Education

High school diploma

Export controls licensing awareness

Job description

We are looking for a talented Machining Technician to join our Weekend Day Shift team specializing in Manufacturing for our Cummins Inc. facility in Morristown, TN .

Job Summary

Operates machines and production equipment in accordance with quality and productivity requirements safely in a manufacturing environment with limited guidance.

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

• Ensure Safety: By stopping work and reporting any major injury hazards immediately, you’ll help maintain a safe work environment.
• Report Incidents: Promptly reporting any work-related injuries, illnesses, incidents, or hazards will contribute to a proactive safety culture.
• Compliance: Adhering to HSE standards, policies, procedures, and regulations ensures that all safety and environmental guidelines are met.
• Use PPE: Consistently using appropriate personal protective equipment will protect you and your colleagues from potential hazards.
• Promote Team Safety: By looking out for one another and promoting interdependence, you’ll foster a supportive and safe workplace.
• Environmental Awareness: Recognizing and minimizing the negative impact of your work on the environment will support sustainability efforts.
• Quality Control: Following standard work, process documentation, and quality procedures will help maintain high product standards and reduce costs.
• Continuous Improvement: Actively participating in training and development, and engaging in ways to improve quality, safety, and processes will drive overall team and organizational success.

To be successful in this role you will need the following

• Effective Communication: Develop and deliver clear, multi-mode communications tailored to the unique needs of different audiences. This ensures everyone understands the message and can act accordingly.
• Courage: Be willing to address difficult issues head-on and say what needs to be said, even when it’s challenging. This helps in resolving problems quickly and maintaining transparency.
• Results-Driven: Consistently achieve your goals, even under tough circumstances. Your ability to drive results will be crucial in meeting production targets and maintaining high standards.
• Accountability: Hold yourself and others accountable to meet commitments. This fosters a culture of reliability and trust within the team.
• Health and Safety Fundamentals: Champion proactive health and safety behaviors. Identify, report, and participate in actions to improve health and safety, contributing to an injury-free workplace and building an interdependent safety culture.
• Manufacturing Knowledge: Apply your understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment, and applications to implement changes that meet the function’s needs. This will support continuous improvement and operational efficiency.
• Valuing Differences: Recognize and appreciate the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to the organization. This inclusivity will enhance team collaboration and innovation.

Education, Licenses, Certifications

• 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.

Experience

• Requires some work experience or intermediate level knowledge obtained through education, training or on-the-job experience.
• Weekend Day Shift- Friday/Saturday/Sunday-7AM-7PM
• Work 36 Hours = 40 Hours of Pay
• Experience operating CNC machines (1 to 3 years)
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Familiarity with measuring instruments.
• Basic math skills (decimals, fractions, tolerances)
• Mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced atmosphere.

Base Rate: $20.51 - $23.75/hr

Job Manufacturing

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site with Flexibility

Job Type Shop

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.