Quality Technician I

Cummins Inc.; York (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. is seeking a Quality Assurance Assistant in York, South Carolina. In this role, you will assist in monitoring materials quality in processing plants, conduct tests, and prepare simple technical reports under close supervision.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and display a commitment to quality processes with minimal supervision. This position requires 100% on-site work.

Qualifications

• Minimal or no work experience required.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assists in monitoring materials quality in processing plants and making required adjustments.
• Conducts simple tests and records results.
• Compares physical characteristics of components to technical specifications.

Education

High school diploma or certificate of completion of secondary education

Job description

Job Summary

Assists in monitoring materials quality in processing plants and making the required adjustments; maintains and supports documentation and records. Works under close supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Compares the physical characteristics of components, materials, equipment, and products to technical specifications to identify defects.
• Conducts simple tests (e.g., electrical function, reliability, packaging quality).
• Records results and prepares simple technical reports.
• Provides product and component testing using a range of measurement equipment.

Competencies

• Action oriented – Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Collaborates – Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Communicates effectively – Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Customer focus – Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer‑centric solutions.
• Decision quality – Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
• Manages conflict – Handling conflict situations effectively, with a minimum of noise.
• Resourcefulness – Securing and deploying resources effectively and efficiently.
• Measurement Science – Analyzes measurement processes throughout the relevant traceability chain to identify and quantify sources of measurement uncertainty relevant to the appropriate applied measurement science, “Metrology” e.g. Chemical, Dimensional, Electrical, Mechanical, Optical and Radiation and Physical.
• Quality Process Management – Proficient application of quality tools and methods (e.g., APQP, FMEA, PPAP, SPC, Capability studies, Process Audit, inspection, test, etc.) to ensure quality of products, processes and services.
• Values differences – Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

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

Minimal or no work experience required.

Ideal Candidate Requirements

• Outstanding Attendance
• No Disciplinary Steps
• Able To Work With Minimal Supervision
• Committed to Continual Improvement

Work Conditions

Due to the operational nature and specific job duties of this role, work is required to be completed 100% in person/On-site.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.