Tool Maker - 2nd Shift

Cummins Inc.

Posted 3 days ago

Full Time

Morristown, Tennessee

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Tool Maker is responsible for manufacturing components using machine tool equipment and maintaining equipment to ensure operational efficiency. They must also uphold safety standards, perform inspections, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the tool room.

Qualifications

You have experience with CNC machines, the ability to read blueprints, and proficiency in using measurement devices like micrometers and calipers. You are willing to work in all areas of the tool room and possess a high school diploma or equivalent experience.

Must Have Skills for ATS

CNC machines

blueprints

micrometers

calipers

tool room equipment

die polish

machining

Job Description

We are looking for a talented Tool Maker to join our 2nd Shift team specializing in Manufacturing for our Cummins Inc. facility in Morristown, TN.

Job Summary:

Services, supports and maintains equipment required by a tool maker. Manufactures components using machine tool equipment with the ability to read and understand part drawings with limited guidance. Learns and understands the protocols of working safely with electricity and other energy sources with industrial equipment.

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

•  Protect people and the environment by stopping unsafe work, reporting hazards immediately, and consistently modeling strong HSE behaviors that keep the workplace safe and compliant.
•  Elevate craftsmanship and product quality through precise workmanship, strict adherence to specifications, and proactive identification of issues that prevent defects and unnecessary cost.
•  Strengthen equipment reliability by supporting root cause analysis, performing accurate inspections, and ensuring maintenance activities are completed and documented to a high standard.
•  Drive operational performance by expertly operating tool room equipment, fabricating components, and maintaining machines in a way that reduces downtime and supports production flow.
•  Improve processes and reduce constraints by identifying bottlenecks, solving technical problems, and contributing to continuous improvement efforts that enhance efficiency and throughput.
•  Maintain a world class work environment by keeping equipment and work areas clean, organized, and safe—reinforcing professionalism and readiness across the operation.
•  Build a culture of collaboration and shared ownership by communicating effectively, supporting cross functional teams, and participating actively in TPM initiatives that strengthen quality, safety, and employee development.
•  Grow your expertise and influence by completing required training, expanding your technical capabilities, and using your knowledge to help others work more safely, efficiently, and skillfully.

Responsibilities

To be successful in this role you will need the following: 


Strong Relationship & Communication Foundations
•    Collaborates — You need the ability to build partnerships, share ownership of outcomes, and work toward shared goals rather than individual wins. This means practicing transparency, asking for input early, and showing reliability.
•    Communicates effectively — You need to tailor your message to different audiences: operators, engineers, leadership, or customers. This includes clarity, brevity, and adjusting tone and detail based on who’s listening.
•    Values differences — You need the mindset that diverse perspectives improve solutions. This means seeking out viewpoints unlike your own and creating space for others to contribute.
Customer Driven Thinking
•    Customer focus — You need to understand what customers value, how your work affects them, and how to translate customer needs into manufacturing decisions. This includes anticipating issues before they reach the customer.
High Quality Decision Making & Results Orientation
•    Decision quality — You need the ability to make timely, informed decisions using available data, risk awareness, and practical judgment. Perfection is less important than momentum.
•    Drives results — You need resilience, follow through, and the ability to deliver even when conditions are tough. This includes prioritizing effectively and removing obstacles.
Continuous Learning & Adaptability
•    Nimble learning — You need curiosity, experimentation, and the willingness to learn from both wins and failures. This includes trying new approaches, asking questions, and reflecting on what worked.
Safety Leadership & Technical Competence
•    Health and Safety Fundamentals — You need to model safe behaviors, identify hazards, report issues, and actively participate in building a safety-first culture.
•    Controls Safety — You need working knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic hazards and how to incorporate safe practices into daily work.
•    Manufacturing Knowledge — You need to understand processes, equipment, and continuous improvement principles so you can implement changes correctly and confidently.
•    Tool and Fixture Design — You need the ability to select or design fixtures that secure parts safely and effectively during manufacturing.

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 some work experience or intermediate level knowledge obtained through education, training or on-the-job experience.  

Qualifications

•    Experience with CNC machines
•    Must be able to read blueprints
•    Must be able to use measurement devices such as micrometers, calipers, etc.
•    Willing to work in all areas of the tool room area (machining, die polish area, shop floor work, bolsters, presses).
 

Base Rate:  $27.75-$32.12

Shift Premium:  $1.00/hr


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.

Cummins Inc.

At Cummins, we empower everyone to grow their careers through meaningful work, building inclusive and equitable teams, coaching, development and opportunities to make a difference. Across our entire organization, you'll find engineers, developers, and technicians who are innovating, designing, testing, and building. You'll also find accountants, marketers, as well as manufacturing, quality and supply chain specialists who are working with technology that's just as innovative and advanced. From your first day at Cummins, we’re focused on understanding your talents, current skills and future goals – and creating a plan to get you there. Your journey begins with planning your development and connecting to diverse experiences designed to spur innovation. From our internships to our senior leadership roles, we attract, hire and reward the best and brightest from around the world and look to them for new ideas and fresh perspectives. Learn more about #LifeAtCummins at cummins.com/careers.
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