Machining Skilled Trades - Industrial Machine Repair 2nd Shift
About The Position
Cummins Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance - Level III employee for its manufacturing facility in Jamestown, New York. The role specializes in industrial machine repair and involves maintaining mechanical systems and manufacturing equipment to support safe, reliable production. The position is identified as second shift and may require overtime and weekend work as needed to support production. The employee will perform preventive, corrective, emergency, and predictive maintenance; troubleshoot equipment; assemble, install, and maintain mechanical systems; and complete machine layouts and installations. The role also involves supporting workplace safety and environmental stewardship, maintaining product quality through careful workmanship and inspections, coaching less-experienced technicians, and contributing to continuous improvement and TPM initiatives. Relevant experience may come from controls engineering, industrial automation, robotics, residential or commercial electrical work, heavy-duty equipment maintenance, welding and fabrication, machining, or agricultural equipment maintenance and repair. A two-year technical degree in a related field with three years of experience in machine repair or industrial electrical work is also listed. A toolbox and required tools are provided to new hires at no upfront cost, and the tools are theirs to keep at retirement. Compensation includes a shift premium of $2.29 in addition to base pay; the salary range is not specified.
Requirements
- High school diploma, certificate of completion of secondary education, or equivalent experience meeting applicable regulations.
- Significant relevant work experience or specialized skills obtained through education, training, or on-the-job experience.
- At least 7 years of experience in a relevant trade field, or a Journeyman Trade Certificate with relevant experience.
- Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to interpret schematics, manuals, and blueprints.
- Ability to provide training, mentorship, and guidance to apprentices.
- Knowledge of mechanical systems including hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyance systems, CNC equipment, and automation.
- Ability and willingness to work overtime and weekends as needed to support production.
- Commitment to health and safety, including awareness of electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic hazards.
- Collaborative and adaptive communication skills, ability to navigate technical complexity, manufacturing knowledge, and a proactive approach to learning and improvement.
Nice To Haves
- A two-year technical degree in a related field plus three years of experience in machine repair or industrial electrical work.
- Relevant experience in controls engineering, industrial automation, robotics, residential or commercial electrical work, heavy-duty equipment maintenance, welding and fabrication, machining, or agricultural equipment maintenance and repair.
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot, assemble, install, and maintain mechanical systems to support reliable production.
- Perform preventive, corrective, emergency, and predictive maintenance to minimize downtime and support production goals.
- Identify hazards, stop unsafe work, follow HSE protocols, and use required personal protective equipment.
- Recognize the environmental effects of work activities and act to reduce negative impacts.
- Use technical documentation carefully and conduct thorough inspections to support product quality and prevent defects.
- Coach less-experienced technicians and provide training, mentorship, and guidance to apprentices.
- Identify constraints, solve recurring problems, and contribute to continuous improvement and TPM initiatives.
- Communicate and collaborate with technicians, supervisors, engineers, operators, and support groups.
- Complete machine layouts and machine installations.
- Work overtime and weekends as needed to support production.
Benefits
- Competitive pay with a $2.29 shift premium in addition to base pay.
- New hires receive a toolbox and all required tools at no upfront cost; the tools are theirs to keep at retirement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
