Production Associate - Sub Assembly Technician

Cummins Inc.; Commerce City (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. in Commerce City, CO is seeking a Production Associate - Sub Assembly Technician to assemble engine components and prep them for the assembly line.

You will operate manual and automated equipment, perform quality inspections, and lift up to 35 lbs while maintaining a clean work area and following Cummins Health, Safety & Environmental policies.

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude and experience with engine components or manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to read and follow standard work instructions, quality procedures, and safety requirements.
• Experience using precision measuring tools and equipment.
• Ability to operate overhead cranes or willingness to learn.
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Assemble internal engine components including pistons, liners, turbos, camshafts, cylinder heads, and gear housings.
• Prepare and assemble components for installation on the engine assembly line.
• Operate manual and automated equipment to meet production and quality standards.
• Perform quality inspections and identify non-conforming materials.
• Use precision measuring devices and operate overhead cranes safely.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and perform routine equipment care.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Read and follow instructions

Precision measuring tools experience

Overhead crane operation

Lifting up to 35 lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Overhead cranes

Precision measuring devices

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 - Sub Assembly Technician to join our manufacturing team in (Commerce City, CO (Henderson)).

Will make an impact in the following ways:

• AssembleinternalHHPenginecomponentsincludingpistons,liners,turbos,camshafts,cylinderheads,oilpans,andgearhousings
• Prepareandassemblecomponentsforinstallationontheengineassemblyline
• Operatemanualandautomatedequipmenttomeetproductionandqualitystandards
• Performqualityinspectionsandidentifynon-conformingmaterials
• Useprecisionmeasuringdevicesandoperateoverheadcranessafely
• Maintainacleanandorganizedworkareaandperformroutineequipmentcare
• AdheretoCumminsHealth,Safety&Environmentalpoliciesandprocedures

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

• Mechanicalaptitudeandexperienceworkingwithenginecomponentsormanufacturingequipment
• Abilitytoreadandfollowstandardworkinstructions,qualityprocedures,andsafetyrequirements
• Experienceusingprecisionmeasuringtoolsandequipment
• Abilitytooperateoverheadcranesorwillingnesstolearn
• Abilitytoliftupto35lbsandstandforextendedperiods
• Highschooldiplomaorequivalentrequired
• Previousengineassembly,manufacturing,workshop,ormechanicalexperiencepreferred

Sub-assembly production associate level II - Will perform the assemblies of the internal components of HHP engines. These assemblies include pistons and liners, turbos, front gear housings, flywheel housing, oil pans, 2-stage turbo charger frames, camshafts, and cylinder heads. In this role you will assemble and prep these components so they can be installed on the assembly line. Must be able to lift 35 lbs, stand long periods of time, operate an overhead crane, and use precision measuring devices.

Mechanical Knowledge - Demonstrates knowledge of Cummins and industry standards by complying with all safe work procedures including Personal Protective Equipment to create a safe work environment; applies mechanical principles and theories using appropriate tools and procedures to diagnose and repair products safely and efficiently.

Intermediate level knowledge of and/or experience with engine products.

Requires some workshop experience and intermediate level of knowledge obtained through relevant training or on the job experience of engines (Preferred).

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

Application End Date 19-NOV-2026

ReqID 2434965

Relocation Package Yes

100% On-Site No

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