Production Technician III - 1st Shift

Cummins•Maxton, NC

3d•$18 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Technician III assembles purchased parts into finished Commercial Vehicle System products by following manufacturing work instructions. The role supports manufacturing operations at Cummins Drivetrain & Braking Systems in Maxton, North Carolina, and focuses on safe, high-quality, efficient production and continuous improvement. Technicians operate manufacturing equipment and meet production targets and cycle times while following safety, quality, environmental, and housekeeping procedures. They inspect products, identify and control nonconforming material, record problems, help implement corrective actions, and perform rework and equipment preventative maintenance. The role also involves troubleshooting recurring mechanical issues, sharing knowledge and assisting lower-level employees, and collaborating with teammates, skilled trades, leaders, and support functions. The position works under limited supervision for routine situations. Technicians must be flexible to learn and operate equipment and may be required to work any shift and overtime to meet customer requirements. Physical duties include standing, grasping tools and parts, pushing and pulling, looking and turning, bending, reaching, and lifting. Some departments may require occasional lifting of up to 35–40 pounds without hoist assistance and more than 45 pounds with a hoist.

Requirements

Significant relevant work experience or specialized skills gained through education, training, or on-the-job experience.
Two years of experience in mechanical assembly, fabrication, or an electrical/electronic field.
Ability to use basic math, including fractions, basic algebra, decimals, and metric measurements.
Ability to read, understand, and execute written work instructions.
Ability to work flexibly in a team environment and learn and operate all equipment.
Ability to use precision measuring instruments such as micrometers.
Ability to safely operate a forklift if assigned and possess a valid company forklift license, if assigned.
High school diploma, secondary education completion certificate, or equivalent experience meeting applicable regulations.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED is preferred but not required.
Vocational or technical education may be required or beneficial.
Experience and broad knowledge of operational procedures and tools.

Responsibilities

Assemble purchased parts into finished Commercial Vehicle System products according to manufacturing work instructions.
Operate machinery and manufacturing equipment safely and effectively while meeting productivity targets, cycle times, and product specifications.
Follow standard work, quality procedures, visual standards, inspection requirements, and environmental policies.
Identify, document, and report product, process, and quality-system problems and nonconforming material; take appropriate action to prevent defects from reaching customers.
Initiate or recommend solutions, verify their implementation, and control further processing or delivery of nonconforming products until deficiencies are corrected.
Perform rework and repair operations on nonconforming material.
Use precision measuring instruments to verify product characteristics against specifications.
Perform preventative maintenance and notify maintenance personnel of necessary repairs; troubleshoot recurring mechanical issues.
Perform safety and housekeeping duties, proactively identify hazards, report concerns, and participate in corrective actions.
Collaborate with teammates, skilled trades, leaders, and support teams to achieve production, quality, and safety goals and improve processes, material flow, equipment reliability, and employee development.
Support continuous improvement, employee involvement, 5S, and operational excellence initiatives.
Assist and train lower-level employees, share knowledge, and contribute to team capability and performance.
Track performance data, identify variances and root causes, and support corrective actions and documentation.
Work flexibly across shifts and overtime as required to meet customer needs and other assignments.