Production Technician III

Cummins•Maxton, NC

1h•$18 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Cummins is hiring a Production Technician – Level III for its 1st Shift manufacturing team at the Cummins Drivetrain and Braking Systems facility in Maxton, North Carolina. The role operates machines and production equipment independently according to safety, quality, productivity, and environmental requirements, and may instruct or coach other employees. The technician uses manufacturing work instructions to assemble purchased parts into finished Commercial Vehicle System products. The position involves operating manufacturing equipment, inspecting products with precision measuring instruments, addressing nonconforming materials, performing rework and equipment maintenance, and supporting safe, clean, and efficient production. The technician works under limited supervision in routine situations, provides assistance and training to lower-level employees, and performs some troubleshooting of recurring mechanical issues. The role supports team goals, continuous improvement, employee involvement, and compliance with environmental and quality policies. Employees must be flexible to learn and operate all equipment and may be assigned any shift and overtime to meet customer requirements. The posted base rate is $18.00–$25.00 per hour. Physical work includes standing, grasping tools and parts, pushing and pulling, head and neck movement, visual scanning, bending, reaching, lifting, and turning; reasonable accommodations are noted for accessing plant areas.

Requirements

High school diploma, certificate of completion of secondary education, or equivalent experience meeting applicable regulations; a high school diploma or GED is preferred but not required.
Two years of experience in mechanical assembly, fabrication, or an electrical/electronic field.
Significant relevant work experience or specialized skills gained through education, training, or on-the-job experience.
Ability to use basic math, including fractions, basic algebra, decimals, and metrics.
Ability to read and understand work instructions.
Ability to use precision measuring instruments such as micrometers.
Ability to work flexibly in a team environment and learn and operate all equipment.
Ability to physically access all areas of the plant with reasonable accommodations and communicate clearly with management staff and other production technicians.
Ability to perform physical tasks that may include standing for 5–6 hours, grasping tools and parts and pushing and pulling for 3–4 hours, head and neck movement for 3–4 hours, and looking forward, side to side, and down for 7–8 hours during a regular shift; manual assembly also involves bending, reaching, lifting, and turning.
Ability to work any shift and overtime to meet customer requirements and other assignments.
A company forklift license is required if assigned to operate a fork truck.
The position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Vocational or technical education.

Responsibilities

Operate machines and production equipment independently in accordance with safety, quality, productivity, and environmental requirements.
Use manufacturing work instructions to assemble purchased parts into finished products.
Read, comprehend, and execute written instructions.
Operate manufacturing equipment according to procedures and production goals.
Use precision measuring instruments, including calipers, dial indicators, and micrometers, to check product characteristics against specifications.
Safely operate a fork truck if assigned and maintain a valid company forklift license.
Stop the line or take other action to prevent product, process, or quality-system nonconformities.
Identify and record product, process, and quality-system problems; recommend or provide solutions through designated channels and verify their implementation.
Control further processing, delivery, or installation of nonconforming product until the deficiency is corrected in accordance with applicable procedures or delegated authority.
Perform rework and repair operations on nonconforming material.
Perform preventative maintenance on equipment and notify maintenance personnel when repairs are needed.
Perform safety, housekeeping, and 5S duties to maintain a safe and orderly work environment.
Participate actively in the team and support team goals and a continual-improvement, employee-involvement culture.
Support teams in tracking performance data, identifying variances and root causes, implementing corrective actions, and documenting results.
Provide assistance and training to lower-level employees and act as a resource for team members.
Troubleshoot recurring mechanical issues.
Work collaboratively, communicate effectively, make timely decisions, address difficult issues, and remain accountable for commitments and results.
Work any shift and overtime as needed to meet customer requirements and other work assignments.
Perform other job tasks as required by leadership.
Report work-related injuries, illnesses, incidents, hazards, and major injury hazards; follow health, safety, and environmental standards and policies.
Maintain product quality by conducting inspections and identifying nonconforming materials.
Participate in training and personal development and seek process improvements.