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 standards in a manufacturing environment. The role requires moderate guidance and involves tasks related to assembly, testing, and up fit of gensets, while maintaining a strong focus on health, safety, and environmental compliance.

**Key Responsibilities**:
**Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE)**:

- Stop work and immediately report any injury hazards.
- Comply with HSE policies, standards, and regulations.
- Use personal protective equipment appropriately.
- Engage in HSE training and promote safety awareness.
- Recognize and minimize environmental impacts from work.
- Identify, report, and help correct hazards within scope.

**Quality**:

- Follow standard work, SPC (Statistical Process Control), poka-yoke, and visual standards.
- Conduct quality inspections and identify non-conforming materials.
- Raise quality issues to mitigate cost and production impact.
- Demonstrate knowledge of basic quality tools such as 7 QC tools and 7 problem-solving steps.

**Delivery & Operations**:

- Operate manual and automated equipment for manufacturing and assembly.
- Meet production goals and cycle times/engineering standards.
- Maintain a clean and organized workspace through daily housekeeping and operator care.
- Perform planned equipment maintenance and report issues.
- Display flexibility by supporting various tasks and shifts as needed.

**Teamwork & Collaboration**:

- Communicate effectively with team members and cross-functional staff.
- Participate in training and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Contribute to process, safety, and quality improvements actively.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**

**Required Competencies**:

- **Communicates Effectively**: Delivers clear, audience-appropriate communication.
- **Courage**: Willing to speak up and handle difficult situations constructively.
- **Drives Results**: Consistently delivers goals, even under pressure.
- **Ensures Accountability**: Owns responsibilities and drives team accountability.
- **Health and Safety Fundamentals**: Promotes safe work practices and culture.
- **Manufacturing Knowledge**: Applies technical and process knowledge to improve operations.
- **Values Differences**: Embraces diverse perspectives to enhance team performance.

**Qualifications**:
**Education**:

- High school diploma, secondary school completion certificate, or equivalent.
- Additional vocational or technical training in manufacturing or mechanical fields is a plus.

**Licenses/Certifications**:

- May require export control or compliance-related licensing, depending on work location and regulations.

**QUALIFICATIONS**

**Skills & Experience**:

- Prior experience in a manufacturing or production setting preferred.
- Intermediate skills in:

- Mechanical assembly (especially genset and engine components).
- Reading and interpreting mechanical and electrical drawings.
- Knowledge of:

- Basic quality tools (7 QC tools, 7-step problem-solving).
- Safety practices and Cummins HSE standards.
- Working knowledge of MS Excel and PowerPoint.
- Must be willing and able to work across all three shifts as per operational needs.

**Work Conditions**:

- Fast-paced manufacturing floor.
- Physical work including standing, lifting, bending, and operating machinery.
- Shift-based work including evenings, nights, and weekends as scheduled.

**Job** Manufacturing

**Organization** Cummins Inc.

**Role Category** On-site

**Job Type** Shop

**ReqID** 2415429

**Relocation Package** No