Experimental Machinist Trades Associate-OCU-Technical-1st Shift

Job Summary:

Works with relevant functions to analyze, design and manufacture complex components using machine tool equipment. Thoroughly understands the protocols of working safely with industrial equipment, electricity and other energy sources. Acts as a formal resource coordinating others. Quickly and effectively adapts to change in the manufacturing environment.

Builds, repairs, and prepares articles for testing and associated auxiliary equipment. Performs tests in accordance with set test methods and works with relevant engineering functions to develop and execute testing. Drives continuous improvement in test setup and testing methods. Aids in analysis of test data.
Works with performance engineers to develop measurement techniques; manages/leads test system and test article issue resolution process; manages
system teardown consensus reviews, including data analysis, test and teardown reports.
Participates in and leads Failure Mode Effects Analysis; performs data analysis, documents systems tests and calibration reviews in technical reports;
presents test finding; prepares problem resolution Information for Failure Incident Reporting Group meetings; participates in problem solving teams.
Coordinates programs including planning, scheduling, ordering and tracking.
Participates in the maintenance of quality procedures.
Develops and conducts training programs.
Demonstrates adaptability and responsiveness to changing work needs and willingness to undertake new tasks as they become evident; initiates, develops,
leads and participates in improvement projects.
Manages own work and adjusts work priorities in order to meet the demands; participates in self- and team-audits and associated corrective action; plans and engages in continuous learning in order to be prepared for changing work demands.
Performs other duties as required.

Key Responsibilities:

Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Stop work and immediately report any major injury hazards. Report any work-related injury, illness, incident or hazard. Comply with HSE standards, policies, procedures and regulations . Use appropriate personal protective equipment. Promote interdependence by looking out for one another. Correct hazards within your control and capabilities. Recognize how your work may impact the environment and work to minimize the negative impact. Engage in HSE Training. Quality Applies high standards of workmanship and craftsmanship. Support equipment failure analysis. Provide feedback into the Preventive Maintenance system. Ensures all process documents and quality procedures are updated and acts as a resource to provide help to others. Raises issues to minimize cost and quality exposures. Performs quality inspections. Delivery Fully proficient setting up and operating machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, shapers, grinders and Computer Numerical Control (CNC) equipment to machine parts to specifications. Fully proficient in the use of precision measuring devices, layout work, set up of all tool room machines to build or fabricate details and assemble as needed. Leads and coordinates others acting as a formal resource for team members with less capability. Maintains clean and orderly work area, including routine housekeeping and machine cleaning tasks. Performs other duties as required to meet production goals. Work with peers and support staff to: Identify and reduce manufacturing constraints Schedule maintenance activities around production requirements Actively identify issues and implement solutions Teamwork Communicates effectively with the assigned team and with all support teams. Completes training and personal development in line with business requirements. Participates actively with local Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) teams in ways to improve quality, safety, process, material flow, and employee development.

Uses mastery of trade skills and knowledge along with proficiency in other trades to solve technical problems; interacts fluently with those in other trades to complete work assignments and mentor on trade expertise. 

Thoroughly understands Cummins’ processes and equipment; makes recommendations to management on process improvements. 

Provides technical leadership to cross-functional teams; uses mastery of trade to accelerate performance of others through training and development. 

Is recognized as a subject matter expert; acts as a consultant for other teams to solve unique technical problems. 

Develops training materials and documentation; conducts training programs. 

Reports project performance or progress updates to management or Engineering. 

Shares responsibility for and leadership of shift change meetings when necessary. 

Understands, applies, and sets the example for appropriate Company and department rules and guidelines to work and to sy