Production Technician - Level III - 1st Shift

We are looking for a talented Production Technician to join our team specializing in Manufacturing for our Cummins Inc. facility in Maxton, NC.

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.

During any regular shift, individuals may be required to physically: stand (5-6 hours); use both hands to grasp tools and parts, and push and pull (3-4 hours); use of head and neck in a static or turning motion (3-4 hours); and looking forward, side to side, and down (7-8 hours).  Manual assembly also involves some amount of bending, reaching, lifting, and turning. Some departments within the business may require occasional or intermittent lifting of up to 35-40 lbs. without hoist assistance and greater than 45 lbs. with hoist assistance.

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

•    Ensure Safety: By stopping work and reporting any major injury hazards immediately, you'll help maintain a safe work environment.
•    Promote Health: Reporting any work-related injury, illness, incident, or hazard ensures that health issues are addressed promptly.
•    Compliance: Adhering to HSE standards, policies, procedures, and regulations will help maintain high safety and environmental standards.
•    Environmental Stewardship: Recognizing how your work impacts the environment and working to minimize negative effects will contribute to sustainability.
•    Quality Assurance: Performing quality inspections and identifying non-conforming materials will help maintain product standards.
•    Efficiency: Achieving production goals and maintaining clean, orderly work areas will ensure smooth operations and meet customer expectations.
•    Team Support: Instructing and coaching others, and acting as a resource for team members, will foster a collaborative and knowledgeable team environment.
•    Continuous Improvement: Participating in training and personal development, and actively seeking ways to improve processes, will drive ongoing improvements in quality, safety, and efficiency.

To be successful in this role you will need the following: 
•    Collaboration: Build strong partnerships and work collaboratively with your team to achieve shared goals. This will help create a cohesive and productive work environment.
•    Effective Communication: Develop and deliver clear, multi-mode communications tailored to the unique needs of different audiences. This ensures everyone is on the same page and can work efficiently.
•    Courage: Be willing to address difficult issues head-on and say what needs to be said. This will help resolve problems quickly and maintain a transparent work culture.
•    Decision Quality: Make timely and well-informed decisions to keep the organization moving forward. This will help you navigate challenges and seize opportunities effectively.
•    Results-Driven: Consistently achieve your goals, even under tough circumstances. This demonstrates your commitment and ability to deliver high performance.
•    Accountability: Hold yourself and others accountable to meet commitments. This fosters a culture of reliability and trust within the team.
•    Complexity Management: Make sense of complex and sometimes contradictory information to solve problems effectively. This skill is crucial for navigating the dynamic nature of the manufacturing environment.
•    Health and Safety: Champion proactive health and safety behaviors by identifying, reporting, and participating in actions to improve workplace safety. This contributes to an injury-free and interdependent culture.
•    Manufacturing Knowledge: Apply your knowledge of manufacturing processes to implement changes that meet functional needs and drive continuous improvement.
•    Valuing Differences: Recognize and appreciate the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to the organization. This promotes inclusivity and innovation. 

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. 
•    Two (2) years of experience in mechanical assembly, fabrication, or electrical/electronic field highly preferred