Production Associate - Level II (CNC Tooling)

Cummins; Satara; On-site; INR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins in Maharashtra seeks a machine operator to operate machines and production equipment in a manufacturing environment with limited guidance, ensuring quality and productivity.

Health, safety and environmental practices are essential; the role requires following procedures, inspecting output, and collaborating with teams. Diploma in Mechanical engineering or related field is preferred, with on‑the‑job experience recommended to develop tooling and process knowledge.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Engineering, preferably Mechanical, or equivalent.
• Some work experience or practical exposure through education or training.
• Awareness of safety standards and quality procedures in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Operate machines and production equipment to meet quality and productivity goals.
• Follow SOPs, perform basic quality inspections, and report non-conformances.
• Maintain clean, safe work area and perform routine maintenance tasks.
• Collaborate with peers and support teams to ensure smooth tooling and process flows.
• Engage in continuous improvement activities and participate in safety training.

Skills

Communicates effectively

Courage

Drives results

Ensures accountability

Health and Safety Fundamentals

Manufacturing Knowledge

Values differences

Education

Diploma Engineering

Tools

ERP/SAP

Inventory systems

Excel

CNC tooling

Surface grinding

Job description

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.

Key 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:

Diploma Engineering, preferrably Mechanical

Experience:

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

Additional Responsibilities Unique to this Position:

• To ensure the right tools are available, correctly identified, properly maintained, and issued on time so that production runs smoothly with no tool shortages and downtime.
• No rejection and rework due to tooling issues
• Knowledge of operating the Zollar tool setting machine
• Knowledge of cutting tools and CNC tooling.
• Knowledge of handling and setting the critical tools
• Knowledge of proving out the new tools and application
• Involvement in CPC improvement and alternate source development
• Knowledge of current trend and low-cost solution in cutting tool technology
• Tool identification and inventory management.
• Basic machining knowledge.
• Understanding of tool holders, inserts, drills, cutters, etc.
• Measuring instruments and inspection techniques.
• ERP/SAP or inventory-management systems
• Excel and record keeping
• 5S and workplace organization
• Flexible to work in Tool room & tool crib activities
• Good communication and coordination skills
• Knowledge of operating the Walter tool sharpening machine would be an added advantage
• Knowledge of operating the Surface grinding, lathe machine, Radial drilling machine would be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of PR/PO, GRR would be an added advantage.