Machinist - Level III
Cummins
Phaltan, IndiaPosted 3 months agoDiscoveredMatch locked
4+ years expEducation
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.
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 uptime and downtime failure analysis. Provide feedback into the Preventive Maintenance system. Follows all process documentation and quality procedures. 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. Ability to use precision measuring devices, layout work and set up tool room machines to build or fabricate details and assemble as needed. Instructs and coaches others and acts as an informal resource for team members with less experience. Performs and documents preventive, emergency, corrective and predictive maintenance activities. Maintains clean and orderly work area, including routine housekeeping and machine cleaning tasks. Performs other duties as required to meet business goals. Identify and reduce manufacturing constraints Schedule maintenance activities around production requirements Solve problems and improve processes 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.
Competencies
Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
Communicates effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
Customer focus - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
Decision quality - Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
Drives results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
Manages complexity - Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
Nimble learning - Actively learning through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder.
Health and Safety Fundamentals - Champions and models proactive health and safety behaviors by identifying, reporting and participating in actions to improve health and safety in order to build an interdependent culture and contribute to an injury-free workplace.
Controls Safety - Recognizes controls related hazards in a manufacturing environment (Electrical, Hydraulic, Pneumatic) to incorporate safe practices and procedures as part of the daily work plan to reduce injuries and create a safe machine environment.
Manufacturing Knowledge - Demonstrates the knowledge of manufacturing by correctly implementing changes in current processes, equipment, and applications to meet the function's needs and contribute towards continuous improvement.
Tool and Fixture Design - Selects work-piece-holding devices capable of effectively holding parts and products during a manufacturing process to secure their position to meet functional requirements.
Values differences - Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
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.
Job Role
Line Coordinator with hands-on experience in CNC machining operations, particularly in HMC/VMC machining lines. The role involves coordinating shop floor activities, ensuring production targets, maintaining quality standards, with High Safety Standards in Cylinder Head and Cylinder Block machining lines.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate daily operations on machining lines (HMC/VMC) for Cylinder Head and Cylinder Block components.
- Ensure achievement of production targets while maintaining quality and safety standards.
- Allocate and manage manpower efficiently across the machining line.
- Monitor machine utilization, downtime, and overall line efficiency (OEE).
- Ensure proper machine setup, tool changeovers, and adherence to processes.
- Guide operators on process parameters and best practices.
- Conduct root cause analysis for quality issues and implement corrective actions.
- Ensure in-process quality checks and compliance with inspection standards.
- Coordinate with maintenance, quality, and production planning teams for seamless operations.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives (5S, Kaizen, Lean manufacturing, QSBE).
- Maintain accurate production records, shift reports, and documentation.
- Ensure strict adherence to safety norms and SOPs.
Key Skills & Competencies:
- Strong experience in CNC machining (HMC/VMC operations)
- Knowledge of Cylinder Head & Cylinder Block machining processes
- Understanding of production planning, line balancing, and OEE
- Familiarity with cutting tools, fixtures, and machining parameters
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and GD&T
- Problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Knowledge of quality systems and lean manufacturing practices
Behavioural Competencies:
- Team coordination and leadership
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Result-oriented mindset
- Continuous improvement approach
Education & Experience:
- 4-6 years of experience with Diploma in Mechanical Engineering / Automotive Engineering
- Experience in automotive manufacturing industry
- Exposure to engine component machining lines
- Experience in team handling / coordination role
Job
Manufacturing
Organization
Cummins Inc.
Role Category
On-site with Flexibility
Job Type
Shop
ReqID
2432136
Relocation Package
Yes
100% On-Site
No
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