Production Associate

**DESCRIPTION**

**Job Summary**

**ON-SITE ROLE**

The **Production Associate - Level II** is responsible for operating machines and production equipment in alignment with safety, quality, and productivity requirements. Working under limited guidance, the role requires performing tasks in a manufacturing environment, contributing to operational efficiency, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

**Key Responsibilities**

**Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE)**
- Stop work and report any major injury hazards immediately.
- Comply with Cummins’ HSE policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Use appropriate PPE and support a culture of interdependence and proactive safety behavior.
- Identify and mitigate environmental risks in daily tasks.
- Participate in all required HSE training.

**Quality**
- Follow standard work and quality procedures including SPC, poka-yoke, and visual standards.
- Conduct quality inspections and manage non-conforming material appropriately.
- Raise quality concerns to prevent defects and reduce cost exposure.

**Delivery & Production**
- Operate both manual and automated equipment to meet specifications and production targets.
- Demonstrate strong capability in core manufacturing skills.
- Maintain production cycle time or engineering standard.
- Perform housekeeping and routine maintenance of work area and equipment.
- Adapt to different tasks as per production needs and support equipment troubleshooting with maintenance staff.

**Teamwork & Communication**
- Communicate effectively with peers and support functions.
- Actively participate in training and personal development.
- Contribute ideas for improving safety, process efficiency, and product quality.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**

**Core Competencies**
- **Communicates Effectively** - Adapts communication style to suit different audiences.
- **Courage** - Addresses difficult topics and speaks up when needed.
- **Drives Results** - Maintains high performance even under pressure.
- **Ensures Accountability** - Follows through on commitments and supports team accountability.
- **Health and Safety Fundamentals** - Promotes safe practices and an injury-free environment.
- **Manufacturing Knowledge** - Applies production and equipment knowledge to support process improvements.
- **Values Differences** - Embraces diversity in ideas, people, and perspectives.

**Qualifications and Certifications**
- **Education** : High school diploma or equivalent; vocational training or certification preferred.
- **Licensing** : May require compliance with applicable export controls or sanctions regulations.

**QUALIFICATIONS**

**Skills and Experience**
- Prior experience in a manufacturing or production environment preferred.
- Intermediate proficiency in:

- Mechanical assembly (especially genset and engine components).
- Interpreting mechanical and electrical engineering drawings.
- Familiarity with:

- Basic quality tools (e.g., 7 QC tools, 7-step problem solving).
- Cummins HSE and operational standards.
- Proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint.
- Flexibility to work across all three shifts as per operational requirements.

**Job** Manufacturing

**Organization** Cummins Inc.

**Role Category** On-site

**Job Type** Shop

**ReqID** 2415643

**Relocation Package** Yes