Production Associate - Assembly Technician

Cummins Inc.; Commerce City (CO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Job summary

Cummins Inc. in Commerce City, CO is seeking a Production Associate - Sub Assembly Technician to operate machines and assemble high horsepower engines from long blocks to completed units, following quality and safety standards.

You will use hand tools, precision measuring devices, torque tools, cranes and engine-specific tooling to build engines, while documenting the build and maintaining production records.

Qualifications

• Significant manufacturing, assembly, or engine-building experience.
• Advanced knowledge of engine products; High Horsepower engines a plus.
• Ability to use hand tools and precision measuring devices.
• Experience reading and following work instructions and standards.
• Ability to document work and production records.
• Knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams and related software.
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs and stand for extended periods.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assemble engines from long-block status to running engines.
• Use handheld tools, precision measuring tools, torque tools, cranes and engine tooling.
• Operate manufacturing equipment and meet production, quality and safety standards.
• Perform quality inspections and document the build process.
• Support safety, quality and manufacturing process improvements.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and identify equipment needing repair.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Engine knowledge

Hand tools

Precision measuring tools

Documentation skills

Excel/Office basics

Reading work instructions

Weight handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Torque tools

Overhead cranes

Engine-specific tooling

Job description

Job Summary

Operates machines and production equipment independently in accordance with quality and productivity requirements safely in a manufacturing environment and may instruct or coach others.

We are looking for a talented Production Associate - Sub Assembly Technician to join our manufacturing team in (Commerce City, CO (Henderson)).

Will make an impact in the following ways:

• AssembleHighHorsepower(HHP)enginesfromlongblockstatustocompleterunningengines
• Utilizehandtools,precisionmeasuringdevices,torquetools,cranes,andengine-specifictoolingthroughoutthebuildprocess
• Operatemanufacturingequipmentandmeetproduction,quality,andsafetystandards
• Performqualityinspectionsandaccuratelydocumentthebuildprocessusingrequiredpaperwork
• Supportcontinuousimprovementeffortsrelatedtosafety,quality,andmanufacturingprocesses
• Maintainacleanandorganizedworkareaandassistinidentifyingequipmentrequiringrepair
• AdheretoCumminsHealth,Safety&Environmentalpoliciesandprocedures

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

• Significantmanufacturing,assembly,mechanical,orengine-buildingexperience
• Advancedknowledgeofengineproducts;HighHorsepowerengineexperienceisaplus
• Abilitytousehandtools,precisionmeasuringinstruments,torquetools,andoverheadcranes
• Experiencereadingandfollowingworkinstructions,builddocumentation,andengineeringstandards
• Abilitytoaccuratelydocumentworkandmaintainproductionrecords
• WorkingknowledgeofcomputersystemsincludingExcel,PowerPoint,Outlook,Teams,andothermanufacturing-relatedsoftware
• Abilitytoliftupto35lbs,handlelargecomponents,andstandforextendedperiods
• Highschooldiplomaorequivalentrequired

Assembly - production associate level III - In this role you will work with a team to build HHP engines from the long block status to complete running engine. You will use a multitude of handheld tools, precision measuring tools, torque tools, cranes, and engine specific tooling to build these engines.

Ideal candidate will have advanced level knowledge of and/or experience with engine product(s) the ability or skills to build engines and experience with High Horsepower Engines would be a plus.

Must have the ability to lift 35lbs, stand for long periods of time, lift and manipulate large, encumbered parts, read and follow directions, and accurately document the build process through specific build paperwork.

Must also possess knowledge to operate some computer systems, Excell, PowerPoint, outlook, teams, and some Cummins specific programming.

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 significant relevant work experience or specialized skills 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

Application End Date

19-NOV-2026

Relocation Package

Yes

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.