The posting
Job 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.
About Us
Cummins is an equal opportunity employer. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, or other status protected by law.
