Job Summary
This role supports manufacturing and tool room operations by servicing, maintaining, and operating machining equipment to manufacture components as per specifications. The position requires the ability to interpret technical drawings, operate a range of machine tools, and ensure adherence to safety, quality, and production standards. The role contributes to continuous improvement, equipment reliability, and efficient shop-floor operations while developing technical capability.
Key Responsibilities
Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)
- Adhere to all HSE standards, policies, and procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
- Identify and report hazards, incidents, and unsafe conditions; take corrective actions within scope.
- Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and promote a safety-first culture.
- Participate in safety training, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Production & Operations
- Operate machining equipment including CNC/VMC/HMC machines, lathes, milling machines, grinders, drill presses, and shapers.
- Support daily production targets and ensure adherence to process parameters, cycle times, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Perform setup, layout work, and fabrication of components based on engineering drawings and specifications.
- Assist in line balancing and productivity improvement initiatives.
Quality
- Ensure high standards of workmanship and craftsmanship in all machining activities.
- Perform first-off and in-process inspections as per control plans.
- Use measuring instruments (e.g., vernier calipers, micrometers, bore gauges) to verify product quality.
- Support Right First Time (RFT) and defect reduction initiatives.
- Identify quality issues and collaborate with the quality team for root cause analysis and corrective actions.
Machine & Tooling
- Monitor machine health and perform basic troubleshooting.
- Support tool setting, offset corrections, and tool life monitoring.
- Coordinate with maintenance and tool room teams for breakdowns and preventive maintenance.
- Perform and document preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities.
Continuous Improvement & TPM
- Participate in Kaizen, Poka-Yoke, OEE improvement, and cost reduction initiatives.
- Identify and reduce manufacturing constraints and improve process efficiency.
- Actively contribute to Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) activities.
Documentation & Reporting
- Maintain accurate production, quality, and downtime records.
- Support shift reporting, MIS updates, and documentation as per standards.
Teamwork & Development
- Collaborate effectively with team members, supervisors, and support functions.
- Participate in training and development programs to enhance technical skills.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and disciplined work environment (5S).
Competencies
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Effective communication
- Customer focus and quality mindset
- Decision-making and accountability
- Results orientation and execution focus
- Continuous learning and adaptability
- Health, Safety & Environmental awareness
- Controls safety in manufacturing environments (electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic)
- Manufacturing knowledge and process understanding
- Tooling and fixture handling knowledge
- Ability to manage complexity and solve problems
- Respect for diverse perspectives and inclusive work culture
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Diploma in Mechanical / Production / Manufacturing Engineering preferred
- Relevant certifications or licenses may be required as per regulatory or export compliance
Skills
Technical Skills
- Basic knowledge of CNC machining and manufacturing processes
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T basics
- Familiarity with machining tolerances and inspection techniques
- Hands-on experience with measuring instruments (vernier, micrometer, bore gauge, basic CMM exposure)
- Understanding of cutting tools, materials, and machining fundamentals
- Basic troubleshooting and maintenance knowledge
Behavioral Skills
- Strong safety mindset and shop-floor discipline
- Willingness to learn and take ownership
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Attention to detail and quality focus
- Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Experience
- 0–5 years of experience in machining or manufacturing environment
- Exposure to CNC machining, tool room operations, or production environments preferred
- Experience in quality inspection, maintenance support, or continuous improvement initiatives is an advantage
What We Do
At Cummins, we empower everyone to grow their careers through meaningful work, building inclusive and equitable teams, coaching, development and opportunities to make a difference. Across our entire organization, you'll find engineers, developers, and technicians who are innovating, designing, testing, and building. You'll also find accountants, marketers, as well as manufacturing, quality and supply chain specialists who are working with technology that's just as innovative and advanced.
