Production Associate

Cummins•Henderson, NV

About The Position

The Production Associate operates machines and production equipment independently in a manufacturing environment, meeting quality and productivity requirements while working safely. The role involves manufacturing and assembling products to meet required characteristics, dimensions, and customer expectations. The associate may instruct or coach other team members and serve as an informal resource for colleagues with less capability. The position requires performing quality inspections, identifying and controlling non-conforming material, meeting production goals and required cycle times, and maintaining an orderly work area. It also includes routine housekeeping, machine cleaning, planned operator care and maintenance, and working with peers, skilled trades, and support staff to identify equipment in need of repair. The associate communicates with assigned and support teams and participates in improvements to quality, safety, processes, material flow, and employee development. The role is with the Distribution business in Henderson, Colorado. It may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

Requirements

High school diploma, certificate of completion of secondary education, or equivalent experience that meets applicable regulations.
Significant relevant work experience or specialized skills obtained through education, training, or on-the-job experience.
Manufacturing knowledge, including the ability to implement changes to processes, equipment, and applications to meet functional needs and support continuous improvement.
Proactive health and safety behaviors, including identifying and reporting hazards and participating in actions to improve workplace safety.
May require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

Responsibilities

Operate machines and production equipment independently while meeting quality, productivity, and safety requirements.
Perform quality inspections and identify and control non-conforming material.
Manufacture and assemble products to meet required characteristics and dimensions and customer expectations.
Instruct and coach others and act as an informal resource for less-capable team members.
Achieve production goals and work at the required cycle time or defined engineering standard.
Maintain a clean and orderly work area, including routine housekeeping and machine cleaning.
Perform planned operator care and maintenance tasks.
Work with peers, skilled trades, and support staff to identify equipment needing repair.
Communicate effectively with the assigned team and support teams.
Participate in improvements to quality, safety, processes, material flow, and employee development.
Stop work and immediately report major injury hazards.
Report work-related injuries, illnesses, incidents, and hazards.
Comply with health, safety, and environmental standards, policies, procedures, and regulations, and use appropriate personal protective equipment.