Machinist I - 1st Shift
About The Position
Cummins is hiring a Machinist I for its 1st Shift manufacturing team at the Cummins Drivetrain and Braking Systems Business Unit facility in York, South Carolina. The role develops machining and tool room capabilities through classroom and on-the-job training while supporting manufacturing operations, equipment reliability, quality, safety, and continuous improvement. The Machinist I assists with equipment repairs, maintenance, and troubleshooting; follows specifications, procedures, diagrams, and operating manuals; performs inspections and identifies potential quality concerns; and supports preventive, predictive, corrective, and emergency maintenance. The position also contributes to TPM activities, maintains clean and organized work areas, communicates with peers and support teams, and participates in training and process improvements. The role requires collaboration with engineering, machining, maintenance, quality, and operations teams; clear communication; a customer-focused approach; ongoing technical learning and professional development; and proactive safety practices, including working safely around electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automated systems. The position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.
Requirements
- High school diploma, certificate of completion of secondary education, or equivalent experience that meets applicable regulations.
- Minimal or no work experience required.
- Ability to read gages and understand basic gages.
- Ability to operate all safety devices.
Responsibilities
- Promote safety and environmental responsibility by identifying hazards, following HSE standards, using appropriate PPE, and supporting a safe workplace.
- Complete classroom and on-the-job training to develop the technical skills needed to become a qualified Machinist.
- Assist with equipment repairs, maintenance, and troubleshooting to support manufacturing reliability and uptime.
- Follow specifications, procedures, diagrams, and operating manuals; perform inspections and identify potential quality issues.
- Provide feedback to maintenance systems and support preventive, predictive, corrective, and emergency maintenance activities.
- Identify manufacturing constraints, help solve problems, and participate in improvements to safety, quality, productivity, and process performance.
- Maintain clean, organized work areas, support TPM activities, and help ensure equipment and workspaces are properly maintained.
- Communicate and collaborate with peers and support teams, participate in training and development, and contribute to improvements in quality, safety, material flow, and employee development.
- Build partnerships with engineers, machinists, maintenance technicians, quality teams, and operations personnel to achieve shared objectives.
- Share technical information, project updates, safety concerns, and improvement opportunities clearly and professionally.
- Consider the impact of tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing processes on quality, delivery, and customer satisfaction.
- Pursue technical learning and professional development through training, mentorship, hands-on experience, and new challenges.
- Model proactive safety behaviors, report hazards, and apply safety controls when working with electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automated systems.
- Apply manufacturing and tool design knowledge to production processes, tooling and fixture solutions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Foster an inclusive work environment that values different experiences, backgrounds, and viewpoints.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
