We are looking for a talented Machinist - Level III – 3rd Shift to join our team specializing in Logistics for our Cummins Inc. facility in North Charleston, SC.
In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:
Championing a safe workplace by stopping work when hazards arise, reporting incidents immediately, using proper PPE, and promoting a culture where teammates look out for one another.
Protecting people and the environment by correcting hazards within your control, recognizing environmental impacts, and actively engaging in HSE training to strengthen site‑wide safety performance.
Elevating quality standards through high‑craftsmanship workmanship, accurate inspections, adherence to process documentation, and raising issues early to reduce cost and quality exposure.
Improving equipment reliability by contributing to downtime failure analysis, providing feedback to preventive maintenance systems, and performing preventive, corrective, emergency, and predictive maintenance activities.
Delivering precision machining excellence by expertly setting up and operating lathes, mills, grinders, CNC equipment, and precision measuring tools to meet exact specifications and support production needs.
Developing others and strengthening the team by instructing and coaching less‑experienced team members, serving as an informal technical resource, and helping the team meet daily business goals.
Driving operational efficiency by identifying and reducing manufacturing constraints, scheduling maintenance around production requirements, and solving problems that improve processes and material flow.
Building a collaborative, improvement‑focused culture by communicating effectively across teams, completing required training, and actively participating in TPM initiatives that enhance safety, quality, flow, and employee development.
To be successful in this role you will need the following:
Education/Experience
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.
Requires significant relevant work experience or specialized skills obtained through education, training or on-the-job experience.
Develop, modify, and optimize CNC programs (Okuma and Fanuc) to improve quality, efficiency, and throughput.
Program, troubleshoot, and maintain Fanuc robots and collaborative robots (cobots) to support automated manufacturing processes.
Support setup, operation, troubleshooting, and improvement of balancing equipment and friction welding systems.
Diagnose equipment issues and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime.
Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Operations teams to support production goals and new product introductions.
Assist with process improvement projects focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost reduction.
Train and support operators and technicians on equipment operation and best practices.
Maintain accurate documentation for programs, process changes, and troubleshooting activities.
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.
