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Skilled Technician - Welder - Level II

Yesterday Dubuque, IA

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.

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• 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.

Job Manufacturing

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site with Flexibility

Job Type Shop

ReqID 2427113

Relocation Package Yes

100% On-Site Yes

Due to the operational nature and specific job duties of this role, work is required to be completed 100% in person/On-site.

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.

Client-provided location(s): Dubuque, IA
Job ID: Cummins-R-30F4F23FB1584F05AD4DCF78D40CC403
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2026-05-06T20:01:01

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • On-Site Gym
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
  • Parental Benefits

    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Company Outings
    • Casual Dress
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Leave of Absence
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Paid Holidays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • Relocation Assistance
    • Performance Bonus
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Pension
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
  • Professional Development

    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Diversity and Inclusion