Production Associate

DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities Health Safety Environmental HSE Stop work and immediately report any major injury hazards Report any work-related injury illness incident or hazard Comply with HSE standards policies procedures regulations Use appropriate personal protective equipment Promote interdependence by looking out for one another Correct hazards within your control and capabilities Recognize how your work may impact the environment and work to minimize the negative impact Engage in HSE Training Quality Follows all applicable standard work process documentation and quality procedures such as Statistical Process Control SPC poka-yoke and visual standards Raises issues to minimize cost and quality exposures Performs quality inspections Identifies and controls non-conforming material Delivery Operates manual and automated equipment to manufacture and assemble product in order to create the proper characteristics and dimensions necessary to meet customer expectations Demonstrates a high level of competency in core work skills Achieves production goals Works at the required cycle time or defined engineering standard Maintains clean and orderly work area including routine housekeeping tasks and machine cleaning tasks and performs planned operator care and maintenance tasks Remains flexible and performs other miscellaneous duties as required to meet production goals Works with peers skilled trades and support staff to maintain and identify equipment needing repair Teamwork Communicates effectively with the assigned team and with all support teams Completes training and personal development in line with business requirements Participates actively in ways to improve quality safety process material flow and employee development RESPONSIBILITIES Competencies Communicates effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences Courage - Stepping up to address difficult issues saying what needs to be said Drives results - Consistently achieving results even under tough circumstances Ensures accountability - Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments Health and Safety Fundamentals - Champions and models proactive health and safety behaviors by identifying reporting and participating in actions to improve health and safety in order to build an interdependent culture and contribute to an injury-free workplace Manufacturing Knowledge - Demonstrates the knowledge of manufacturing by correctly implementing changes in current processes equipment and applications to meet the function s needs and contribute towards continuous improvement Values differences - Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization 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 CNC Machine Operation Operate and monitor CNC machines such as Mazak Grob-1 and MAG machines used for machining of Cylinder Block Cylinder Head and Connecting Rod Perform setup tool offset corrections and basic CNC programming adjustments Ensure smooth functioning of machine with minimum downtime Production Quality Control Achieve daily production targets for Cylinder Block Head and Connecting Rod lines Carry out first-off inspection in-process quality checks and maintain dimensional accuracy as per drawing Reduce rejections rework and ensure adherence to quality standards Cutting Tool Process Knowledge Handle cutting tool selection tool life monitoring and tool offset adjustments Monitor tool wear and coordinate with tooling team for timely replacements Suggest improvements in cutting parameters for better cycle time and tool life 5S Implementation Maintain 5S safety and TPM practices on shop floor Ensure proper handling and storage of tools fixtures and gauges of Machine Support preventive maintenance activities and machine health monitoring Team Support Coordination Coordinate with Quality Maintenance and Production Planning teams Continuous improvement activities Kaizen Lean practices Key Skills Required Education - Diploma Experience - Minimun 3 years of experience required Hands-on experience with Mazak Grob-1 MAG CNC machines Knowledge of machining processes for Cylinder Block Cylinder Head and Connecting Rod Strong in CNC basics G M codes tooling and cycle time optimization Good understanding of 5S safety and production discipline Job Manufacturing Organization Cummins Inc Role Category On-site Job Type Shop ReqID 2420584 Relocation Package Yes