Assembly Production Technician

Cummins Inc.; Forest City (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. in Forest City, NC is seeking an Assembly Production Technician for the 1st Shift to join a manufacturing team. You will perform non-production support tasks and help uphold safety, quality, and productivity standards in a hands-on environment.

The role emphasizes active hazard reporting, environmental stewardship, and collaboration across teams to meet production goals. A high school diploma or equivalent is required with a commitment to learning and growth.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills with ability to tailor to different audiences.
• Courage to address difficult issues, advocate for safety and quality.
• Results-driven mindset with ability to stay productive under pressure.
• Accountability and ownership of commitments, safety and quality responsibilities.
• Health & safety leadership, proactive hazard reporting and safe practices.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and continuous improvement.
• Appreciation for diversity and collaborative teamwork.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and growth within the business.

Responsibilities

• Champion Safety Culture: identify hazards, report them, promote safe behaviors and ensure compliance with standards.
• Environmental Stewardship: minimize negative environmental impact and support sustainability.
• Quality Assurance Advocate: ensure product quality through inspections and raising concerns.
• Reliable Execution of Duties: perform roles with consistency to meet production goals.
• Continuous Improvement Contributor: support initiatives to enhance safety, quality and efficiency.
• Resource Stewardship: keep workspace clean and organized and care for company resources.
• Collaborative Team Member: communicate effectively and work with others to solve problems.
• Lifelong Learner: engage in training to grow with the business.

Skills

Strong communication

Courage to speak up

Results-driven

Accountability

Health & safety leadership

Manufacturing process knowledge

Diversity appreciation

Commitment to learning

Education

High school diploma

Job description

We are looking for a talented Assembly Production Technician to join our 1st Shift team specializing in Manufacturing for our Cummins Inc. facility in Forest City, NC .

Job Summary:

Performs non production activities which support the manufacturing processes in accordance with quality and productivity requirements safely in a manufacturing environment with limited guidance

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

• Champion Safety Culture

  You will actively identify and report hazards, promote safe behaviors, and ensure compliance with HSE standards—helping create a safer workplace for everyone.

• Environmental Stewardship

  By recognizing how your work affects the environment and minimizing negative impacts, you'll support sustainability efforts and responsible operations.

• Quality Assurance Advocate

  Your attention to detail in inspections and raising concerns will help prevent defects, reduce costs, and maintain high product standards.

• Reliable Execution of Duties

  Performing your role with consistency and competency ensures smooth operations and contributes directly to meeting production goals.

• Continuous Improvement Contributor

  You'll support initiatives that enhance safety, quality, and efficiency—driving innovation and operational excellence.

• Resource Stewardship

  Maintaining a clean and organized workspace and caring for company resources reflects professionalism and supports productivity.

• Collaborative Team Member

  Through effective communication and teamwork, you'll help build a supportive environment that fosters shared success and problem-solving.

• Lifelong Learner

  Engaging in training and development ensures you're growing with the business and staying aligned with evolving needs and standards.

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

• Strong Communication Skills

  You must be able to tailor your communication style to different audiences—whether you're collaborating with peers, reporting safety concerns, or sharing improvement ideas.

• Courage to Speak Up

  Success requires the ability to address difficult issues head-on, advocate for safety and quality, and voice concerns that could impact performance or well-being.

• Results-Driven Mindset

  You’ll need to stay focused and productive even in challenging situations, consistently meeting goals and contributing to manufacturing excellence.

• Accountability and Ownership

  Holding yourself and others accountable ensures commitments are met and standards are upheld—especially in safety, quality, and delivery.

• Health & Safety Leadership

  You must actively model safe behaviors, report hazards, and participate in safety initiatives to help build a culture of interdependence and injury prevention.

• Manufacturing Process Knowledge

  Understanding how manufacturing systems work—and how to improve them—will allow you to implement changes effectively and support continuous improvement.

• Appreciation for Diversity

  Recognizing and valuing different perspectives will help you collaborate more effectively, solve problems creatively, and contribute to an inclusive workplace.

• Commitment to Learning and Growth

  Ongoing training and development are essential to stay aligned with evolving business needs and to grow your impact over time.

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.
• Rehire for Carrier Drop

Base Rate : $19.00 - $22.00/hr

Job Manufacturing

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site with Flexibility

Job Type Shop

ReqID 2441106

Relocation Package No

100% On-Site No

Cummins and E-Verify

At Cummins, we are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law. Cummins validates the right to work using E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Visit http://EEOC.gov to know your rights on workplace discrimination.