Maintenance Specialist - 3rd Shift

Socket.dev; Morristown (TN); On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. in Morristown, TN is seeking a Maintenance Specialist for the 3rd Shift to maintain and optimize manufacturing equipment. You will service CNC machines, forging presses, furnaces, SPMs and robotics while following safety protocols and quality standards.

The role emphasizes preventive maintenance, equipment uptime, and continuous improvement. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams, perform inspections, coach others, and contribute to safe, efficient production operations on

Qualifications

• Direct experience maintaining CNC machines, forging presses, furnaces, and robots.
• Strong understanding of hydraulic systems and mechanical drawings.
• Safety-focused with adherence to regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and report hazards.
• Perform preventive maintenance and inspections.
• Collaborate with team and support continuous improvement.
• Maintain equipment uptime and contribute to process improvements.

Skills

Maintenance

CNC maintenance

Robotics

Hydraulic systems

Mechanical drawings

Safety compliance

Electrical safety

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Industrial equipment tools

Job description

We are looking for a talented Maintenance Specialist to join our 3rd Shift team specializing in Manufacturing for our Cummins Inc. facility in Morristown, TN.

Job Summary:

Performs skilled activities which support manufacturing business needs. Selects and uses appropriate tools, machinery and specialty equipment. Learns and understands the protocols of working safely with electricity and other energy sources with industrial equipment. May work independently and instruct or coach others.

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 working environment.
• Compliance and Reporting: Reporting any work-related injury, illness, incident, or hazard ensures compliance with HSE standards and helps prevent future incidents.
• Environmental Stewardship: Recognizing how your work impacts the environment and working to minimize negative effects will contribute to sustainable practices.
• Quality Craftsmanship: Applying high standards of workmanship and craftsmanship ensures that all tasks are performed to the highest quality.
• Preventive Maintenance: Providing feedback into the Preventive Maintenance system and performing quality inspections will help maintain equipment uptime and reduce downtime.
• Continuous Improvement: Participating in continuous improvement activities and solving problems will enhance processes and reduce manufacturing constraints.
• Team Collaboration: Communicating effectively with your team and support teams will foster a collaborative work environment and improve overall productivity.
• Training and Development: Engaging in HSE training and completing personal development will ensure you stay updated with business requirements and contribute to team growth.

Responsibilities

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

• Collaboration: Build strong partnerships and work collaboratively with others to achieve shared goals. This will help you leverage diverse skills and perspectives to drive success.
• Effective Communication: Develop and deliver clear, multi-mode communications tailored to the unique needs of different audiences. This ensures everyone is on the same page and can work efficiently together.
• Customer Focus: Build strong relationships with customers and deliver solutions that meet their needs. This will help you create value and maintain customer satisfaction.
• Decision Quality: Make timely and well-informed decisions to keep the organization moving forward. This involves analyzing information, considering alternatives, and choosing the best course of action.
• Self-Awareness: Use feedback and reflection to gain insights into your strengths and weaknesses. This will help you continuously improve and adapt to new challenges.
• Results-Driven: Consistently achieve results, even in tough circumstances. Stay focused on your goals and work diligently to meet them.
• Accountability: Hold yourself and others accountable for meeting commitments. This ensures reliability and trust within your team.
• Complexity Management: Make sense of complex and sometimes contradictory information to solve problems effectively. This requires critical thinking and the ability to navigate uncertainty.
• Nimble Learning: Actively learn through experimentation and use both successes and failures as learning opportunities. This will help you adapt quickly to new situations and challenges.
• Health and Safety Fundamentals: Champion proactive health and safety behaviors by identifying, reporting, and participating in actions to improve health and safety. This contributes to a safe and injury-free workplace.
• Controls Safety: Recognize and manage hazards related to electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic controls in a manufacturing environment. Incorporate safe practices and procedures into your daily work plan.
• Manufacturing Knowledge: Demonstrate a strong understanding of manufacturing processes and implement changes to improve efficiency and quality. This supports continuous improvement efforts.
• Valuing Differences: Recognize and appreciate the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to the organization. This fosters an inclusive and innovative work environment.

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

Qualifications

• Candidates must possess direct experience in Maintenance of various CNC machines, Forging presses, Furnaces, SPM, Robots etc. The candidate must exhibit a thorough understanding of hydraulic systems, mechanical drawings, CNC machine architecture and maintenance technique.
• Familiarity with forging presses and billet heating systems is essential.
• Firsthand experience with Fanuc robots is considered an added advantage.
• Adherence to safety norms and guidelines.

Base Rate: $26.50 - $30.68/hr

Shift Premium: $1.00/hr

Cummins is an equal opportunity employer. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, or other status protected by law.