Machinist - Level II - Engineering

We are seeking a skilled Machinist - Level II to join our Engineering team at Cummins Inc. in Fridley, MN. As a Machinist - Level II, you will play a critical role in delivering high-quality components, supporting safe operations, contributing to equipment reliability, ensuring consistent quality, and improving operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality components by accurately reading and interpreting part drawings, using machine tool equipment with minimal guidance to meet precise specifications.
• Support safe operations by adhering to HSE standards, proactively identifying hazards, using proper PPE, and immediately reporting risks, incidents, or unsafe conditions.
• Contribute to equipment reliability by supporting uptime, performing failure analysis, and executing preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance activities.
• Ensure consistent quality by following process documentation, conducting inspections, and using measuring and testing instruments to verify workmanship and compliance.
• Operate and maintain a wide range of tool room equipment, including CNC machines, lathes, grinders, milling machines, drill presses, and shapers, to build, repair, and assemble components.
• Improve operational efficiency by identifying manufacturing constraints, solving problems, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives that enhance productivity and reduce cost or quality risks.
• Maintain an organized and efficient workspace by performing routine housekeeping, machine cleaning, and aligning maintenance schedules with production needs.
• Strengthen team performance by communicating effectively across teams, actively participating in TPM activities, and completing training to support ongoing development, safety, and process improvements.

Requirements:

• High school diploma, certificate of completion of secondary education or equivalent experience in an appropriate STEM field is required.
• Regionally applicable certification or two-year associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant field of study may be required.
• This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.
• Requires some work experience or intermediate level knowledge obtained through education, training, or on-the-job experience.
• Familiarity with CNC Mill and CNC Lathe machines (Haas brand desirable).
• Good working knowledge of shop math (Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry).
• Basic understanding of CAD/CAM programming systems (Gibbs CAM).
• Identify and procure necessary material.
• 2+ years of experience working with machining preferred.

Compensation:

• Min Salary: $48,800
• Max Salary: $73,200