Machining Skilled Trades - Industrial Machine Repair 2nd Shift at Cummins in Lakewood, Chautauqua County. Skills: Assembly, Equipment Reliability, Installation, Mechanical Maintenance, Safety. Apply on NeverHard.
Company
Cummins
Location
Lakewood, Chautauqua County
Type
full_time
Required skills:
Assembly
Equipment Reliability
Installation
Mechanical Maintenance
Safety
Troubleshooting
Description
We are looking for a talented
Mechanical Maintenance - Level III
to join our team specializing in Manufacturing for our Cummins Inc. facility in Jamestown, NY.
In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:
Strengthen equipment reliability
by expertly troubleshooting, assembling, installing, and maintaining mechanical systems to keep production running smoothly.
Elevate workplace safety
by proactively identifying hazards, stopping unsafe work, and modeling strict adherence to HSE protocols and PPE requirements.
Improve environmental stewardship
by recognizing how daily tasks affect the environment and consistently acting to reduce negative impact.
Enhance product quality
through meticulous craftsmanship, precise use of technical documentation, and thorough inspections that prevent defects and reduce cost exposure.
Boost operational performance
by executing preventive, corrective, emergency, and predictive maintenance that minimizes downtime and supports production goals.
Develop team capability
by coaching less‑experienced technicians, sharing knowledge, and serving as a trusted resource for troubleshooting and best practices.
Drive process improvement
by identifying constraints, solving recurring problems, and contributing to continuous improvement and TPM initiatives.
Strengthen team cohesion
by communicating clearly, collaborating across support groups, and actively engaging in training and personal development to support collective success.
Responsibilities
To be successful in this role you will need the following:
A collaborative mindset
that allows you to build strong partnerships, work smoothly across teams, and align your efforts with shared production and maintenance goals.
Adaptive communication skills
so you can tailor your message to technicians, supervisors, engineers, or operators—ensuring everyone understands what’s needed, why it matters, and how to act on it.
The ability to navigate complexity
, making sense of technical data, equipment behavior, and sometimes conflicting information to diagnose issues and choose the best path forward.
A deep commitment to health and safety
, consistently modeling safe behaviors, reporting hazards, and participating in actions that strengthen an injury‑free, interdependent safety culture.
Strong controls‑related safety awareness
, recognizing electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic hazards and integrating safe practices into every task, plan, and troubleshooting step.
Solid manufacturing knowledge
, enabling you to apply process changes correctly, understand how equipment fits into the larger production system, and contribute meaningfully to continuous improvement.
A proactive approach to learning
, staying current on procedures, equipment updates, and best practices so you can adapt quickly and support evolving operational needs.
A mindset focused on improvement
, always looking for ways to enhance reliability, reduce downtime, streamline processes, and support a high‑performance manufacturing environment.
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.
Qualifications
To be successful in this role you will need the following:
Significant relevant work experience or specialized skills obtained through education, training, or on-the-job experience.
One
of the following minimum requirements:
— At least
7 years of experience
in a relevant trade field,
or
— A
Journeyman Trade Certificate
with relevant experience,
or
Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to interpret schematics, manuals, and blueprints.
Ability to provide training, mentorship, and guidance to apprentices.
Willingness and ability to work overtime and weekends as needed to support production.
— A
2-year technical degree
in a related field, plus
3 years’ experience
working in the Machine Repair/Industrial Electrical field
Knowledge of mechanical systems including hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyance systems, CNC equipment, and automation required.
Responsible for completing machine layouts and machine installations.
Relevant Experience may include:
Controls Engineering
Industrial Automation
Robotics
Residential or Commercial Electrical
Heavy Duty Equipment Maintenance
Welding and Fabrication
Machining
Farming and Agricultural work, specifically maintenance and repair of equipment
Compensation:
Competitive Pay with Shift Premium
$2.29 shift premium
in addition to base pay
Tool Program – Built for Your Success
New hires receive a toolbox and all required tools to perform the role
No upfront cost to you
These tools are yours to keep at retirement
Please note that the salary range provided is a good faith estimate on the applicable range. The final salary offer will be determined after considering relevant factors, including a candidate’s qualifications and experience, where appropriate.