Production Associate - Level IV

DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a talented Production Associate - Level IV to join our team specializing in Manufacturing for our Cummins Inc. facility in Ladson, SC.

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

• Independent Operation : Operate machines and production equipment independently, ensuring quality and productivity requirements are met.
• Leadership and Coordination : Lead and coordinate others, sharing your expertise and guiding team members.
• Adaptability : Quickly and effectively adapt to changes in the manufacturing environment, maintaining efficiency and productivity.
• Health, Safety, and Environmental Compliance : By adhering to HSE standards and promoting safety, you will help create a safer workplace for everyone.
• Quality Assurance : Follow quality procedures, perform inspections, and identify non-conforming materials to maintain high standards.
• Production Goals : Achieving production goals and maintaining a clean, orderly work area will be key contributions to the team's success.
• Problem-Solving : You'll handle risks effectively and deal constructively with problems, even when solutions aren't clear.
• Team Communication and Development : Effective communication with your team and support teams, along with active participation in training and development, will foster continuous improvement and growth.

• Collaboration : Build strong partnerships and work collaboratively with your team and other departments to achieve shared goals. Effective teamwork will be crucial in meeting production targets and maintaining a smooth workflow.
• Effective Communication : Develop and deliver clear, multi-mode communications that cater to the unique needs of different audiences. This will ensure everyone is on the same page and can contribute effectively to the team's objectives.
• Accountability : Hold yourself and others accountable for meeting commitments. This will help maintain high standards of performance and reliability within the team.
• Complexity Management : Be adept at making sense of complex, high-volume, and sometimes contradictory information. This skill will enable you to effectively solve problems and make informed decisions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Health and Safety : Champion proactive health and safety behaviors by identifying, reporting, and participating in actions to improve workplace safety. Your commitment to health and safety will contribute to an injury-free workplace and foster a culture of interdependence.
• Manufacturing Knowledge : Demonstrate a strong understanding of manufacturing processes by correctly implementing changes in current processes, equipment, and applications. This knowledge will support continuous improvement and help meet the function's needs.

• Safety focused, with knowledge of pinch points, ergo high-risk areas and 5S procedures.
• Responsible for production testing of turbochargers based on customer priority which requires monitoring of test cells to ensure the machines are running in accordance with existing test procedures.
• Ability to manage daily workload with primary responsibility for achieving the successful completion of test work, seeking assistance as necessary (Knowledge and proper execution of the escalation procedure)
• Good mechanical fitting and problem-solving skills; an understanding of engineering hardware is a plus.
• Responsible for documentation of key metrics, which includes cell usage and downtime.
• Responsible for preventative and corrective maintenance on test cells