First-Shift Assembly Technician

Cummins; 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

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.