DWU - CESC - Team Associate - C Shift

Cummins•Columbus, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Cummins Inc. is seeking a Production Associate for its manufacturing facility in Columbus, Indiana. The Team Associate works in production, independently operating equipment to manufacture and assemble products to required characteristics and dimensions and meet customer expectations. The role includes quality inspections, identifying and controlling nonconforming material, following standard work and quality processes, and achieving production goals and required cycle times. The associate supports a safe and environmentally responsible workplace by following HSE requirements, using appropriate personal protective equipment, reporting hazards and incidents, correcting hazards within their control, and participating in training. They maintain and clean their work area and equipment, perform planned operator care and maintenance, and work with peers, skilled trades, and support staff to identify equipment issues. The position also involves coordinating and supporting team members, communicating with production and support teams, adapting to changing conditions, and contributing to improvements in safety, quality, processes, material flow, and employee development. C Shift duties include following standardized procedures, maintaining qualification across multiple roles, supporting line coverage, addressing defects, participating in continuous improvement, and coordinating job rotations and daily operations with the Team Manager, Supervisor, and Coordinator.

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.
Demonstrated resilience, collaboration, effective communication, courage in addressing difficult issues, sound decision-making, and ability to drive results and ensure accountability.
Ability to manage ambiguity and complexity and navigate organizational policies, processes, and working relationships.
Knowledge of health and safety fundamentals, including identifying, reporting, and participating in actions to improve workplace safety.
Manufacturing knowledge, including implementing changes to processes, equipment, and applications and contributing to continuous improvement.
Ability to recognize the value of different perspectives and cultures.
Ability to follow standardized processes, perform quality checks, address defects, and maintain qualification across multiple production roles.

Responsibilities

Stop work and promptly report major injury hazards, work-related injuries, illnesses, incidents, and hazards.
Comply with HSE standards, policies, procedures, and regulations; use appropriate personal protective equipment and participate in HSE training.
Look out for coworkers, correct hazards within one's control and capabilities, and minimize negative environmental impacts.
Follow standard work, process documentation, and quality procedures, including Statistical Process Control (SPC), poka-yoke, and visual standards.
Raise issues to minimize cost and quality exposure; perform quality inspections and identify and control nonconforming material.
Independently operate equipment to manufacture and assemble products to required characteristics and dimensions and meet customer expectations.
Lead and coordinate others as a formal resource for team members with less capability.
Achieve production goals and work to required cycle times or defined engineering standards.
Maintain a clean and orderly work area; perform housekeeping, machine cleaning, and planned operator care and maintenance tasks.
Perform other duties as required to meet production goals and work with peers, skilled trades, and support staff to identify equipment needing repair.
Adapt to changing conditions and constructively handle risk and problems without clear solutions.
Communicate effectively with the assigned team and support teams, and complete training and personal development aligned with business requirements.
Lead identification of improvements to quality, safety, processes, material flow, and employee development.
Ensure safety systems function properly and the work area remains safe.
Follow standardized processes and established procedures, using Standardized Work principles to improve performance.
Maintain polyvalence by training and being capable of performing multiple roles, and stay aware of job rotations.
Identify, analyze, and rework product defects when necessary.
Take proactive, practical action to solve problems and reinforce the production line when a team member is absent or additional support is needed.
Encourage continuous improvement ideas and participate in implementing solutions.
Collaborate with the Team Manager, Supervisor, and Coordinator to manage job rotations and daily operations effectively.