Manufacturing Operator - Genset

Cummins; Daventry; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance

Job summary

Cummins in Daventry, UK, is seeking Manufacturing Operators for the Genset department. This 37.5-hour weekly role operates on rotating shifts (morning and afternoon) with a starting salary of £27,942 per year plus an afternoon shift allowance.

It is a fixed-term contract for up to 24 months, with potential to become permanent based on performance. As a Manufacturing Operator, you will assemble and wire diesel and gas generator electrical components, read electrical drawings, and follow

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Some factory experience beneficial.
• Ability to work on own initiative and meet production targets.

Responsibilities

• Operate manufacturing machinery and production equipment safely, meeting quality and productivity standards.
• Assemble and wire diesel and gas generator electrical components to specification.
• Interpret electrical drawings and engineering documentation.
• Complete quality checks and ensure stage process documentation is accurate.
• Maintain high quality standards in line with requirements.
• Report issues to supervisor promptly and liaise with production teams.
• Support different areas within the Genset department as needed.
• Perform daily checks including 5S housekeeping and crane inspections.

Skills

Mechanical background

Electrical background

Assembly and wiring

Reading drawings

Education

High school diploma

Job description

We are looking for talented Manufacturing Operators to join our Manufacturing team within the Genset department at Cummins in Daventry, UK.

Working hours: 37.5 hours per week on a weekly rotating shift pattern:

• Morning shift: Monday to Friday 6:45am – 2:45pm

• Afternoon shift: Monday–Thursday 3:00pm – 11:00pm; Friday 3:00pm – 10:30pm

Starting salary: £27,942.00 per annum + shift allowance for afternoon shift

This is a fixed-term contract for up to 24 months , with the potential to become permanent based on individual performance and business needs.

Job Overview

As a Manufacturing Operator, you will be responsible for assembling and wiring diesel and gas generator electrical components using electrical drawings, engineering standards, and accepted engineering principles across a range of product lines.

In this role, you will:

• Operate manufacturing machinery and production equipment safely, ensuring quality and productivity standards are met with minimal supervision.

• Assemble and wire diesel and gas generator electrical components to specification.

• Interpret and work from electrical drawings, engineering documentation, and work instructions.

• Complete quality checks accurately and ensure all stage process documentation is completed correctly.

• Maintain high quality standards in line with business requirements.

• Report any issues or concerns within your work area to your supervisor promptly.

• Liaise with supervisors to support the smooth and efficient running of production.

• Be flexible and support different areas within the Genset department based on production volumes and business priorities.

• Complete all required daily checks, including 5S housekeeping and crane inspections.

To be successful in this role you will need the following:

• Previous assembly or factory experience beneficial.

• Mechanical/ Electrical background (fitting components).

• Ability to work under their own initiative within the recognized process.

• Ability to self-manage in order to achieve production targets.

Education/ Experience:

• High school diploma or certificate of completion of secondary education or equivalent experience to the extent such experience meets applicable regulations.

• Requires some work experience or intermediate level knowledge obtained through education, training or on-the-job experience.