We are looking for a talented Production Associate – Level II to join our team specializing in Manufacturing for our Cummins Inc. facility in York, SC.
In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:
- Ensure Safety: By stopping work and reporting any major injury hazards immediately, you’ll help maintain a safe work environment.
- Report Incidents: Promptly reporting any work-related injuries, illnesses, incidents, or hazards will contribute to a proactive safety culture.
- Compliance: Adhering to HSE standards, policies, procedures, and regulations ensures that all safety and environmental guidelines are met.
- Use PPE: Consistently using appropriate personal protective equipment will protect you and your colleagues from potential hazards.
- Promote Team Safety: By looking out for one another and promoting interdependence, you’ll foster a supportive and safe workplace.
- Environmental Awareness: Recognizing and minimizing the negative impact of your work on the environment will support sustainability efforts.
- Quality Control: Following standard work, process documentation, and quality procedures will help maintain high product standards and reduce costs.
- Continuous Improvement: Actively participating in training and development, and engaging in ways to improve quality, safety, and processes will drive overall team and organizational success.
To be successful in this role you will need the following:
- Effective Communication: Develop and deliver clear, multi-mode communications tailored to the unique needs of different audiences. This ensures everyone understands the message and can act accordingly.
- Courage: Be willing to address difficult issues head-on and say what needs to be said, even when it’s challenging. This helps in resolving problems quickly and maintaining transparency.
- Results-Driven: Consistently achieve your goals, even under tough circumstances. Your ability to drive results will be crucial in meeting production targets and maintaining high standards.
- Accountability: Hold yourself and others accountable to meet commitments. This fosters a culture of reliability and trust within the team.
- Health and Safety Fundamentals: Champion proactive health and safety behaviors. Identify, report, and participate in actions to improve health and safety, contributing to an injury-free workplace and building an interdependent safety culture.
- Manufacturing Knowledge: Apply your understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment, and applications to implement changes that meet the function’s needs. This will support continuous improvement and operational efficiency.
- Valuing Differences: Recognize and appreciate the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to the organization. This inclusivity will enhance team collaboration and innovation.
Education, Licenses, Certifications:
High school diploma or certificate of completion of secondary education or equivalent experience to the extent such experience meets applicable regulations.
This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.
Experience:
Requires some work experience or intermediate level knowledge obtained through education, training or on-the-job experience.
Employees are expected to follow all safety rules, policies, and safe operating practices while performing their daily responsibilities. Team members must adhere to established work instructions and complete all required quality checks in accordance with control plans and production standards. Consistent attendance and punctuality are essential to support operational needs and team performance.
This role may require the operation of pneumatic tools, hoists, and other production equipment, as well as the performance of minor maintenance and material handling activities associated with rear axle manufacturing. Operators are responsible for providing the small hand tools required to perform their assigned duties and must maintain excellent housekeeping standards to ensure a clean, organized, and safe work environment. Success in this position requires strong teamwork, a willingness to assist fellow operators when needed, and the flexibility to perform multiple functions throughout the day to support material flow and achieve production objectives.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent experience
- Some prior work experience or intermediate level manufacturing knowledge
- Follow all safety rules, use PPE, and report incidents/hazards
- Operate pneumatic tools, hoists, and production equipment
- Perform minor maintenance and material handling activities
- Complete required quality checks in accordance with control plans and production standards
- Provide and maintain small hand tools for assigned duties
- Consistent attendance, punctuality, teamwork, flexibility to perform multiple functions
- May require licensing for export controls or sanctions compliance
Cummins Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Cummins and has not been reviewed or approved by Cummins.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company contribution/match and both defined contribution and defined benefit pension plans are offered, alongside profit sharing and an employee stock purchase plan. This mix supports long-term savings and financial security.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple medical plan options (HSA, HSA Plus, PPO) with dental, vision, life and long-term disability coverage are provided, along with telehealth, mental-health support, and wellness tools. In-network protections and HSA/HSA Plus structures are described to help manage costs.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid maternity and paternity leave, family medical leave, and adoption assistance are offered. Reduced or flexible hours and unpaid extended leave options further support caregiving needs.
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