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Machinist III - 3rd Shift

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Cummins
Asheville, NCexternalLegal ServicesPosted 4 days ago (Aug 8, 2026)

About the role

We are looking for a talented

Machinist III

to join our team specializing in

Manufacturing

for our Cummins Inc. facility in

Fletcher, NC

.

Job Summary

Analyzes and manufactures complex components using machine tool equipment. Learns and understands the protocols of working safely with electricity and other energy sources with industrial equipment. May work independently and instruct or coach others.

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways

Ensuring Safety

By stopping work and reporting any major injury hazards immediately, you'll help maintain a safe working environment. •

Promoting Health

Reporting any work-related injuries, illnesses, incidents, or hazards will contribute to a healthier workplace. •

Compliance and Standards

Adhering to HSE standards, policies, procedures, and regulations ensures that the workplace meets all safety and environmental requirements. •

Environmental Stewardship

Recognizing how your work impacts the environment and working to minimize negative effects will support sustainability efforts. •

Quality Assurance

Applying high standards of workmanship and craftsmanship will ensure that all products meet quality expectations. •

Operational Efficiency

Supporting equipment uptime and providing feedback for preventive maintenance will help reduce downtime and improve productivity. •

Mentorship and Training

Instructing and coaching less experienced team members will foster a collaborative and knowledgeable team environment. •

Continuous Improvement

Actively participating in Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) teams to improve quality, safety, processes, and material flow will drive ongoing improvements in the workplace.

To be successful in this role you will need the following

Collaborate Effectively

Build strong partnerships and work collaboratively with others to achieve shared goals. •

Communicate Clearly

Develop and deliver communications that are tailored to the needs of different audiences, ensuring clarity and understanding. •

Focus on Customers

Build strong relationships with customers and deliver solutions that meet their needs and expectations. •

Make Quality Decisions

Make timely and well-informed decisions that help move the organization forward. •

Drive Results

Consistently achieve results, even when faced with challenging circumstances. •

Manage Complexity

Navigate and make sense of complex and sometimes contradictory information to solve problems effectively. •

Learn Nimblely

Embrace learning through experimentation, using both successes and failures as opportunities to grow. •

Champion Health and Safety

Model proactive health and safety behaviors, identify and report hazards, and participate in actions to improve workplace safety. •

Ensure Controls Safety

Recognize and mitigate hazards related to electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic controls to maintain a safe working environment. •

Apply Manufacturing Knowledge

Implement changes in processes, equipment, and applications to meet functional needs and drive continuous improvement. •

Design Tools and Fixtures

Select appropriate work-piece-holding devices to ensure parts and products are securely held during manufacturing processes. •

Value Differences

Appreciate and leverage the diverse perspectives and cultures within the organization to enhance collaboration and innovation.

Education, Licenses, Certifications

• 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.

Experience

• Requires significant relevant work experience or specialized skills obtained through education, training or on-the-job experience.

Lap Line Overview

• This position is responsible for the safe setup, operation, inspection, and operator maintenance of Lap Line work-centers, including operating, manual load/unload of lapper and tester. • Position is responsible to produce components that meet and/or exceed Cummins design engineering specifications, while meeting standard productivity cost and delivery targets. • Position will be able to perform changeovers, setups, recognize contact issues and make machine/process adjustments as needed, problem solving, support training and identify improvement opportunities for lapper, washer and tester. Flexibility is required as this position will have to operate various work-centers that will be required for production as needed. Shift Premium: $1.00/hr

Job

Manufacturing

Organization

Cummins Inc.

Role Category

On-site with Flexibility

Job Type

Shop

ReqID

2431928

Relocation Package

No

100% On-Site

No

Cummins and E-Verify

At Cummins, we are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law. Cummins validates the right to work using E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Visit http://EEOC.gov to know your rights on workplace discrimination.

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