Production Associate - Level II

Cummins Inc.; Pune District; On-site; INR 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. in Pune, India, is seeking a manufacturing operator to run manual and automated equipment and to perform quality checks to ensure the product meets required specifications. The role requires adherence to SPC, poka-yoke, and visual standards while maintaining a clean, organized work area.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent and be willing to work rotational shifts. The position emphasizes teamwork with peers and support staff, and participation in HSE

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.
• Experience in manufacturing environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate manual and automated equipment to manufacture and assemble products.
• Maintain quality by following standard work and SPC practices and visual standards.
• Identify and correct hazards, maintain a clean and safe work area, and perform operator care and maintenance tasks.
• Collaborate with peers and support staff to maintain equipment and meet production goals.
• Participate actively in training and personal development to improve quality, safety, and efficiency.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Stop work and immediately report any major injury hazards. Report any work-related injury, illness, incident or hazard. Comply with HSE standards, policies, procedures & regulations. Use appropriate personal protective equipment. Promote interdependence by looking out for one another. Correct hazards within your control and capabilities. Recognize how your work may impact the environment and work to minimize the negative impact. Engage in HSE Training. Quality follows all applicable standard work, process documentation and quality procedures such as Statistical Process Control (SPC), poka‑yoke and visual standards. Raises issues to minimize cost and quality exposures. Performs quality inspections. Identifies and controls non‑conforming material. Delivery operates manual and automated equipment to manufacture and assemble product in order to create the proper characteristics and dimensions necessary to meet customer expectations. Demonstrates a high level of competency in core work skills. Achieves production goals. Works at the required cycle time or defined engineering standard. Maintains clean and orderly work area, including routine housekeeping tasks and machine cleaning tasks and performs planned operator care and maintenance tasks. Remains flexible and performs other miscellaneous duties, as required, to meet production goals. Works with peers, skilled trades and support staff to maintain and identify equipment needing repair. Teamwork communicates effectively with the assigned team and with all support teams. Completes training and personal development in line with business requirements. Participates actively in ways to improve quality, safety, process, material flow, and employee development.

Competencies

Communicates effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

Courage - Stepping up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said.

Drives results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.

Ensures accountability - Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.

Health and Safety Fundamentals - Champions and models proactive health and safety behaviors by identifying, reporting and participating in actions to improve health and safety in order to build an interdependent culture and contribute to an injury-free workplace.

Manufacturing Knowledge - Demonstrates the knowledge of manufacturing by correctly implementing changes in current processes, equipment, and applications to meet the function's needs and contribute towards continuous improvement.

Values differences - Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

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.

• Hands‑on experience working with conventional machines, CNC machines, and robotic systems.
• Good knowledge of connecting rod machining processes and operations.
• Mechanical Engineering background preferred.
• Ability to work in rotational shifts.
• Understanding of manufacturing, machining, and production environments.
• Strong technical and problem‑solving skills related to machining operations.

Due to the operational nature and specific job duties of this role, work is required to be completed 100% in person/On‑site.