Production Associate

Cummins•Commerce City, CO

2d•$45,760 - $68,640•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Associate operates machines and production equipment safely in a manufacturing environment, following quality and productivity requirements with limited guidance. The role is part of the Distribution business in Henderson, Colorado, and includes QSK95 assembly. The associate manufactures and assembles products using manual and automated equipment to meet required product characteristics, dimensions, and customer expectations. The role performs quality inspections, identifies and controls non-conforming material, meets production goals and cycle-time or engineering standards, and contributes to continuous improvement. It also involves maintaining a clean and orderly work area, performing routine housekeeping and machine-cleaning tasks, carrying out planned operator care and maintenance, and working with peers, skilled trades, and support staff to identify equipment requiring repair. The associate is expected to follow health and safety requirements, use appropriate personal protective equipment, report injuries, illnesses, incidents, hazards, and major injury risks, communicate effectively with assigned and support teams, and participate in improvements to quality, safety, processes, material flow, and employee development. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent experience and some work experience or intermediate-level knowledge gained through education, training, or on-the-job experience. Licensing may be required for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations. Base salary is commensurate with experience. Benefits vary by location and may include a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, Cash Balance Pension Plan, medical, dental and life insurance, a Health Savings Account, domestic partners coverage, and other personal and professional benefits.

Requirements

High school diploma, certificate of completion of secondary education, or equivalent experience that meets applicable regulations.
Some work experience or intermediate-level knowledge obtained through education, training, or on-the-job experience.
Ability to operate machines and production equipment safely in a manufacturing environment with limited guidance while meeting quality and productivity requirements.
Manufacturing knowledge sufficient to correctly implement changes in processes, equipment, and applications.
Knowledge and practice of proactive health and safety behaviors.

Responsibilities

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; use appropriate personal protective equipment.
Perform quality inspections and identify and control non-conforming material.
Operate manual and automated equipment to manufacture and assemble products to required characteristics and dimensions.
Demonstrate competency in core work skills and achieve production goals.
Meet the required cycle time or defined engineering standard.
Maintain a clean and orderly work area, including routine housekeeping, machine cleaning, and planned operator care and maintenance tasks.
Work with peers, skilled trades, and support staff to identify equipment needing repair and help maintain it.
Communicate effectively with the assigned team and support teams.
Participate in improving quality, safety, processes, material flow, and employee development.
Implement changes to processes, equipment, and applications to meet functional needs and contribute to continuous improvement.
Model proactive health and safety behaviors and participate in actions to improve workplace safety.