Production Associate

Cummins•Henderson, NV

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Associate operates machines and production equipment safely in a manufacturing environment, with limited guidance, and in accordance with quality and productivity requirements. The role is part of the Distribution business in Henderson, Colorado, and includes work on QSK95 assembly. The associate operates manual and automated equipment to manufacture and assemble products to the characteristics and dimensions required by customers. The role also involves quality inspections, identifying and controlling non-conforming material, meeting production goals and required cycle times, and maintaining equipment and a clean, orderly work area. The position requires following health, safety, and environmental standards and using appropriate personal protective equipment. The associate works with peers, skilled trades, and support staff to identify equipment needing repair and contributes to improvements in quality, safety, processes, material flow, and employee development.

Requirements

High school diploma, certificate of completion of secondary education, or equivalent experience that meets applicable regulations.
Some work experience or intermediate-level knowledge gained 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.
Knowledge and practice of proactive health and safety behaviors.
The position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

Responsibilities

Operate machines and production equipment safely and according to quality and productivity requirements.
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.
Perform quality inspections and identify and control non-conforming material.
Operate manual and automated equipment to manufacture and assemble products to the required characteristics and dimensions.
Demonstrate competency in core work skills, achieve production goals, and meet required cycle times or engineering standards.
Maintain a clean and orderly work area, perform routine housekeeping and machine cleaning, and carry out planned operator care and maintenance tasks.
Work with peers, skilled trades, and support staff to maintain equipment and 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.
Implement changes to current processes, equipment, and applications to meet manufacturing needs and support continuous improvement.
Model proactive health and safety behaviors by identifying and reporting concerns and participating in improvement actions.