Production Associate - Level IV

Cummins • York, SC

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Cummins is hiring a Production Associate - Level IV for its CDBS (Cummins Drivetrain and Braking Systems) facility in York, South Carolina. The role involves independently operating manufacturing equipment to meet safety, quality, productivity, customer, and delivery requirements. The associate serves as a resource for team members, coordinates work, shares knowledge, and guides less experienced employees.

The position supports a proactive safety culture, performs quality inspections using standard work procedures and tools such as SPC and poka-yoke, and helps prevent quality issues from affecting production. It also includes routine operator care, machine cleaning, basic maintenance, and collaboration with skilled trades and support teams to resolve equipment issues. The associate adapts to changing manufacturing priorities and contributes to continuous improvement in safety, quality, processes, material flow, and employee development.

A high school diploma, secondary education completion certificate, or equivalent experience meeting applicable regulations is required. The role calls for significant work experience and in-depth knowledge gained through specialized training and relevant experience. Licensing may be required for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations. Overtime may be required.

Requirements

• High school diploma, certificate of completion of secondary education, or equivalent experience that meets applicable regulations.
• Significant work experience and in-depth knowledge obtained through specialized training and relevant experience.
• Ability to work overtime when required.
• May require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.
• Ability to apply manufacturing knowledge, follow safety practices, communicate and collaborate across teams, take accountability for results, adapt to changing priorities, solve problems, and demonstrate resilience and inclusive leadership.

Responsibilities

• Independently operate manufacturing equipment to meet quality, safety, productivity, and customer requirements.
• Coordinate work, share knowledge, and guide less experienced employees as a resource for the team.
• Follow health, safety, and environmental standards, use appropriate PPE, identify hazards, and report incidents.
• Perform quality inspections, follow standard work procedures, use quality tools such as SPC and poka-yoke, and address quality concerns.
• Meet production schedules, cycle-time expectations, and operational performance targets while maintaining workmanship standards.
• Perform routine operator care, machine cleaning, and basic maintenance, and collaborate with skilled trades and support teams to address equipment issues.
• Respond effectively to changing priorities, production demands, and operational challenges.
• Identify and support improvements to safety, quality, processes, material flow, and employee development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED