Production Associate

Cummins; Commerce City (CO); On-site; USD 46,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. is seeking a Production Associate to operate machines and perform production tasks at our Henderson, CO facility. You will work with cross-functional teams to meet quality and production targets while following safety protocols.

Responsibilities include operating equipment, performing inspections, reporting hazards, and maintaining a clean work area. This role emphasizes adherence to safety standards and continuous improvement in processes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and equipment beneficial.
• Proactive safety behaviors and reporting hazards expected.

Responsibilities

• Operates machines and production equipment in a manufacturing environment.
• Stops work and reports major injury hazards immediately.
• Reports any work-related injury, illness, incident or hazard.
• Complies with health, safety standards, policies and procedures.
• Performs quality inspections to ensure product meets specifications.
• Identifies and controls non-conforming material.
• Maintains clean and orderly work area and performs routine maintenance tasks.
• Communicates effectively with team and support staff.
• Participates in continuous improvement to quality, safety and process efficiency.

Skills

Manufacturing knowledge

Health and safety fundamentals

Quality inspections

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Summary:

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

We are looking for a talented Production Associate to join our Distribution business in (Henderson, CO).

Will make an impact in the following ways:

• 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.

• Performs quality inspections.

• Identifies and controls non-conforming material.

• 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.

• Works with peers, skilled trades and support staff to maintain and identify equipment needing repair.

• Communicates effectively with the assigned team and with all support teams.

• Participates actively in ways to improve quality, safety, process, material flow, and employee development.

In order to be successful in this role you will need the following:

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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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

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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.

Compensation and Benefits

Base salary rate commensurate with experience. Additional benefits vary between locations and include options such as our 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, Cash Balance Pension Plan, Medical/Dental/Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Domestic Partners Coverage and a full complement of personal and professional benefits

Job Manufacturing

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site with Flexibility

Job Type Shop

Min Salary $45760

Max Salary $68640

Application End Date 08-JAN-2027

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