
Mechanical Maintenance Specialist
Morristown, TN · HybridJob$26.5–30.68/hrSeen 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago
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Job overview
Cummins is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Specialist for its first-shift manufacturing team at its Drivetrain and Braking Systems facility in Morristown, Tennessee. The specialist troubleshoots, assembles, installs, tests, and maintains mechanical systems to keep equipment available and capable. The role involves working safely with industrial equipment and energy sources, and may include working independently or coaching others.
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Full job description
We are looking for a talented Mechanical Maintenance Specialist person to join our 1st Shift team specializing in Manufacturing for our Cummins Drivetrain and Braking Systems facility in Morristown, TN.
Job Summary:
Troubleshoots, assembles, installs, tests and maintains mechanical systems using all necessary tools to keep equipment available and capable. 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.
In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:
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Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE): By promptly reporting major injury hazards and work-related incidents, you'll help maintain a safe work environment.
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Compliance: Adhering to HSE standards, policies, procedures, and regulations ensures a consistent and safe workplace.
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Personal Protective Equipment: Using appropriate PPE protects you and your colleagues from potential hazards.
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Interdependence: Promoting a culture of looking out for one another fosters teamwork and mutual safety.
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Hazard Correction: Addressing hazards within your control helps prevent accidents and injuries.
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Environmental Impact: Recognizing and minimizing the negative impact of your work on the environment contributes to sustainability.
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Quality Workmanship: Applying high standards of craftsmanship ensures the reliability and efficiency of equipment and processes.
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Continuous Improvement: Engaging in training and participating in TPM teams drives improvements in quality, safety, and processes.
To be successful in this role you will need the following:
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Collaboration: Build strong partnerships and work collaboratively with your team and other departments to achieve shared goals. Effective teamwork is crucial for success.
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Effective Communication: Develop and deliver clear, multi-mode communications tailored to the unique needs of different audiences. This ensures everyone is on the same page and understands the objectives.
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Customer Focus: Foster strong relationships with customers and deliver solutions that meet their needs. A customer-centric approach will help you excel in your role.
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Decision Quality: Make timely and well-informed decisions to keep the organization moving forward. Good decision-making skills are essential for navigating challenges and achieving results.
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Results-Driven: Consistently achieve results, even in tough circumstances. Your ability to drive results will be a key factor in your success.
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Complexity Management: Effectively solve problems by making sense of complex and sometimes contradictory information. Your ability to manage complexity will help you tackle challenges efficiently.
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Nimble Learning: Embrace active learning through experimentation, using both successes and failures as opportunities to grow. Being adaptable and open to new experiences will enhance your performance.
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Health and Safety Fundamentals: Champion proactive health and safety behaviors, identify and report hazards, and participate in actions to improve workplace safety. This will contribute to an injury-free environment and foster a culture of safety.
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Controls Safety: Recognize hazards related to electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic controls in a manufacturing environment. Incorporate safe practices and procedures into your daily work plan to reduce injuries and create a safe machine environment.
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Manufacturing Knowledge: Demonstrate a strong understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment, and applications. Implement changes effectively to meet functional needs and contribute to continuous improvement.
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Valuing Differences: Appreciate and leverage the diverse perspectives and cultures within your organization. Recognizing the value of differences will enhance teamwork and innovation.
Education, Licenses, Certifications:
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High school diploma or certificate of completion of secondary education or equivalent experience to the extent such experience meets applicable regulations.
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This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.
Experience:
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Requires significant relevant work experience or specialized skills obtained through education, training or on-the-job experience.
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Basic knowledge of Hydraulic and electrical one-line schematics.
Base Rate: $26.50 - $30.68/hr
Job Manufacturing
Organization Cummins Inc.
Role Category On-site with Flexibility
Job Type Shop
ReqID 2442224
Relocation Package No
100% On-Site No
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.
How this job compares
Set against the 11,077 open Maintenance jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 14, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$26.5–30.68/hr
- Tennessee median$21/hr29 hourly ranges
- US median$18–20/hr3,604 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $28.59/hr, is 36% above the Tennessee median midpoint ($21/hr) — in the middle half of Maintenance hourly ranges in Tennessee.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 305 open Maintenance jobs in Tennessee and 11,077 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Tennessee
- McDonald's180 open
- Cracker Barrel43 open
- Signet Jewelers8 open
- Experience
- Maintenance postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 5 years (2,116 postings).
- Education
- 140 of the 11,077 open Maintenance jobs (1%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 14, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.
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