Skilled Technician - Welder - Level II

Cummins

Mineral Point, WI

On-site

Who this role is best for

Skilled technicians with welding experience and a background in manufacturing will find this hands-on role in Mineral Point, WI, emphasizing maintenance, safety, and process improvement.

Best fit for

Candidates with welding experience and a commitment to safety and continuous improvement in manufacturing settings
— “Welding position, or willing to be trained as a welder. Some weld experience needed.”
Individuals who thrive in collaborative environments and can adapt to evolving equipment and processes
— “Collaborate effectively with team members and support staff to resolve issues, share knowledge, and meet production goals.”
Candidates with intermediate-level technical knowledge and a history of proactive problem-solving in maintenance roles
— “Make sound, timely decisions – Use your knowledge and judgment to troubleshoot issues, prioritize tasks, and keep operations moving safely and efficiently.”

Things to consider

Candidates must be able to work with electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems safely
— “Apply safety controls knowledge – Understand and safely work with electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems to reduce risk and maintain a safe work environment.”

How to stand out

Highlight experience with preventive maintenance and safety protocols in your resume and interviews
— “Maximize equipment reliability by performing preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance to reduce downtime and improve uptime.”
Showcase your ability to document processes and provide feedback for improvement
— “Enhance operational efficiency by accurately documenting maintenance activities and providing feedback to improve preventive maintenance systems.”
Demonstrate your proactive approach to identifying inefficiencies and contributing to continuous improvement
— “Support continuous improvement by identifying inefficiencies, solving problems, and contributing ideas to enhance processes and material flow.”
Emphasize your ability to communicate technical details clearly to diverse audiences
— “Communicate with clarity and purpose – Share technical information, safety concerns, and updates in ways that different audiences can easily understand and act on.”

Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

Delivered high-quality work
Maximized equipment reliability
Improved product quality

Typical background

Welding experienceManufacturing environment

Skills & requirements

Required

WeldingPreventive MaintenanceSafety ProtocolsQuality ControlProblem-solving

Preferred

Team CollaborationContinuous Improvement

Stack & domain

WeldingPreventive MaintenanceCorrective MaintenancePredictive MaintenanceHSE ProtocolsPPEProduct QualityContinuous ImprovementProcess ImprovementMaterial FlowDocument Maintenance ActivitiesFeedbackPreventive Maintenance SystemsTeamworkFlexibilityClean WorkspaceTechnical InformationSafety ConcernsUpdatesQualityReliabilityTimely DeliveryTroubleshootingPrioritizing TasksSafety ProceduresInnovationProblem-solvingElectrical SystemsHydraulic SystemsPneumatic SystemsEquipmentProcessesSystemsCollaborationCommunicationCustomer FocusDecision MakingSelf-awarenessConsistent ResultsContinuous LearningHealth And SafetySafety ControlsManufacturing KnowledgeDiverse PerspectivesManufacturingSafetyMaintenanceQuality Control

About the role

Original posting from Cummins

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:  
 Deliver high-quality skilled work by using the right tools, equipment, and techniques to meet manufacturing standards with minimal supervision.
 Maximize equipment reliability by performing preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance to reduce downtime and improve uptime.
 Strengthen safety on the floor by following HSE protocols, using PPE, and proactively identifying and addressing hazards.
 Improve product quality by adhering to specifications, conducting inspections, and ensuring all work meets craftsmanship standards.
 Support continuous improvement by identifying inefficiencies, solving problems, and contributing ideas to enhance processes and material flow.
 Enhance operational efficiency by accurately documenting maintenance activities and providing feedback to improve preventive maintenance systems.
 Collaborate effectively with team members and support staff to resolve issues, share knowledge, and meet production goals.
 Maintain a clean and organized workspace while staying flexible to take on additional tasks that support overall business success.
To be successful, you will need to consistently demonstrate the following:
 Collaborate effectively – Build strong working relationships with teammates, maintenance staff, and support functions to solve problems and meet production goals.
 Communicate with clarity and purpose – Share technical information, safety concerns, and updates in ways that different audiences can easily understand and act on.
 Stay customer-focused – Recognize that your work impacts internal and external customers, and prioritize quality, reliability, and timely delivery.
 Make sound, timely decisions – Use your knowledge and judgment to troubleshoot issues, prioritize tasks, and keep operations moving safely and efficiently.
 Demonstrate self-awareness – Actively seek feedback and reflect on your performance to continuously improve your technical skills and work habits.
 Drive consistent results – Stay focused on achieving maintenance, safety, and production targets—even during high-pressure or unexpected situations.
 Embrace continuous learning – Learn from hands-on experience, adapt to new equipment or processes, and use both successes and mistakes to grow your expertise.
 Champion health and safety – Proactively identify hazards, follow safety procedures, and help create a culture where everyone looks out for one another.
 Apply safety controls knowledge – Understand and safely work with electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems to reduce risk and maintain a safe work environment.
 Leverage manufacturing knowledge – Apply your understanding of equipment, processes, and systems to improve efficiency, support changes, and drive continuous improvement.
 Value diverse perspectives – Respect and incorporate different ideas and backgrounds to strengthen teamwork, innovation, and problem-solving.
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.
Additional Info: 
Welding position, or willing to be trained as a welder.  Some weld experience needed.
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.

Source: Cummins careers