Production Associate - Level II

Cummins India; Satara; On-site; INR 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. in Maharashtra, Satara, is seeking an operator to run CNC and manual equipment in a high‑volume manufacturing environment. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and efficiency while meeting daily production targets and collaborating with peers and maintenance teams.

Responsibilities include setup, tool offsets, first-off inspections, and adherence to SPC-like practices. Candidates should have a diploma/HS qualification and 3+ years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates effective communication within teams and across functions.
• Shows courage to address issues and comply with safety rules.
• Delivers results while maintaining quality and efficiency.
• Accepts accountability for actions and outcomes.
• Understands manufacturing processes and safety standards.
• Appreciates diverse perspectives in a collaborative setting.
• Has exposure to CNC machinery and tooling environments.

Responsibilities

• Operate manual and automated equipment to manufacture components in line with quality standards.
• Follow 5S, TPM, and workplace safety practices on the shop floor.
• Perform setup, tool offsets, and basic CNC adjustments as required.
• Carry out first-off inspections and in-process quality checks.
• Maintain cleanliness and cooperate with maintenance teams for machine health.

Skills

Communication

Courage

Drives results

Accountability

Health and Safety

Manufacturing Knowledge

Value differences

Education

High school diploma

Diploma

Tools

Mazak CNC

Grob-1 CNC

MAG CNC

Job description

Job Summary

Operates machines and production equipment in accordance with quality and productivity requirements safely in a manufacturing environment with limited guidance.

Job Summary

Operates machines and production equipment in accordance with quality and productivity requirements safely in a manufacturing environment with limited guidance.

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.

CNC Machine Operation

• Operate and monitor CNC machines such as Mazak, Grob-1, and MAG machines used for machining of Cylinder Block, Cylinder Head, and Connecting Rod.
• Perform setup, tool offset corrections, and basic CNC programming adjustments.
• Ensure smooth functioning of machine with minimum downtime.

Production & Quality Control

• Achieve daily production targets for Cylinder Block, Head, and Connecting Rod lines.
• Carry out first-off inspection , in-process quality checks, and maintain dimensional accuracy as per drawing.
• Reduce rejections, rework, and ensure adherence to quality standards.

Cutting Tool & Process Knowledge

• Handle cutting tool selection, tool life monitoring, and tool offset adjustments.
• Monitor tool wear and coordinate with tooling team for timely replacements.
• Suggest improvements in cutting parameters for better cycle time and tool life.

5S Implementation

• Maintain 5S, safety, and TPM practices on shop floor.
• Ensure proper handling and storage of tools, fixtures, and gauges of Machine.
• Support preventive maintenance activities and machine health monitoring.
• Qualification - Diploma
• Experience - min 3 years.

Job

Manufacturing

Organization

Cummins Inc.

Role Category

On-site with Flexibility

Job Type

Shop

ReqID

2435186

Relocation Package

Yes

100% On-Site

No