Shop Floor Production Associate — Safety & Quality

Cummins Inc; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. in Columbus, IN is seeking a Production Team Associate to join our manufacturing team. The role focuses on operating production equipment, meeting cycle times, and maintaining a clean, safe workspace while collaborating with peers and support staff to ensure high-quality outcomes.

Ideal candidates show strong teamwork, a proactive safety mindset, and a willingness to learn on the job. The position is on-site with relocation support available and a pathway to permanent employment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent required.
• Must pass all related testing.
• Minimal or no work experience required.

Responsibilities

• Operate manual and automated production equipment to manufacture and assemble product.
• Meet production goals by maintaining the required cycle time and engineering standards.
• Keep the work area clean and orderly and perform routine housekeeping and maintenance tasks.
• Collaborate with peers, skilled trades and support staff to identify equipment needing repair or optimization.
• Participate in health, safety initiatives and model safe work practices.

Skills

Collaborates

Communicates effectively

Customer focus

Demonstrates self-awareness

Nimble learning

Self-development

Health and Safety Fundamentals

Values differences

Education

High school diploma, GED or equivalent

Job description

Cummins Inc. in Columbus, IN is seeking a Production Team Associate to join our manufacturing team. The role focuses on operating production equipment, meeting cycle times, and maintaining a clean, safe workspace while collaborating with peers and support staff to ensure high-quality outcomes.

Ideal candidates show strong teamwork, a proactive safety mindset, and a willingness to learn on the job. The position is on-site with relocation support available and a pathway to permanent employment.