On-Site Engine Assembly Associate – Safety & Quality

Cummins; Whitakers (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Rocky Mount Engine Plant in North Carolina seeks a Production Associate Level 1 to build diesel engines on the manufacturing line, following work instructions, staying safe, maintaining quality, and keeping production moving to meet daily goals.

You will participate in training, move materials, collaborate with teammates, and communicate with leaders to ensure parts are available and issues are addressed promptly.

Qualifications

• Build strong working relationships by collaborating effectively with teammates, support staff, and leaders to achieve shared production, quality, and safety goals.
• Communicate clearly and professionally by sharing information, reporting concerns, asking questions when needed, and ensuring everyone involved understands priorities and expectations.
• Maintain a customer-focused mindset by understanding that the quality, safety, and timeliness of your work directly impact customer satisfaction and business success.
• Be self-aware and open to feedback by regularly reflecting on your performance, recognizing your strengths, and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Embrace continuous learning by adapting to new processes, equipment, and challenges while viewing both successes and mistakes as opportunities to grow.
• Take ownership of your development by actively participating in training, seeking new skills, and looking for ways to expand your knowledge and contribute at a higher level.
• Lead by example in health and safety by consistently following safety procedures, identifying and reporting hazards, participating in safety initiatives, and helping create an injury-free workplace.
• Value diverse perspectives and experiences by treating others with respect, listening to different viewpoints, and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute to team success.

Responsibilities

• Participate in training: Learn new tasks, follow feedback, and look for ways to improve your work.
• Move materials when assigned: Help ensure parts and supplies are available to keep production running.
• Work with the team: Communicate with coworkers, team leaders, and support departments when assistance is needed.
• Keep the work area clean: Maintain an organized workstation and perform routine cleaning and basic equipment care.
• Meet production goals: Complete work at the required pace while maintaining safety and quality standards.
• Operate equipment: Use hand tools, production machines, or other approved equipment needed to complete assigned tasks.
• Maintain quality: Check your work, follow the correct process, and report defects or problems before they move to the next station.
• Follow safety procedures: Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), recognize hazards, and report unsafe conditions or injuries.
• Build and assemble engines: Perform assigned tasks to help assemble engine components according to work instructions. Help ensure parts and supplies are available to keep production running.

Skills

Safety mindset

Team collaboration

Clear communication

Quality focus

Adaptability

Job description

Cummins Rocky Mount Engine Plant in North Carolina seeks a Production Associate Level 1 to build diesel engines on the manufacturing line, following work instructions, staying safe, maintaining quality, and keeping production moving to meet daily goals.

You will participate in training, move materials, collaborate with teammates, and communicate with leaders to ensure parts are available and issues are addressed promptly.