Production Associate - Level II

Follow all applicable quality procedures, including Statistical Process Control (SPC), poka-yoke, visual management, and standardized work instructions.

Perform in-process and final quality inspections to identify defects and ensure product conformity.

Identify, segregate, and report non-conforming materials while supporting corrective and preventive actions.

Monitor First Time Right (FTR/RFT) performance and implement actions to reduce defects, rework, and process losses.

Participate in root cause analysis and continuous improvement activities to improve product quality and manufacturing efficiency.

Perform routine operator care, cleaning, inspection, and preventive maintenance activities on production equipment.

Participate in Preventive Maintenance (PM) and Process Maintenance activities to improve equipment reliability.

Identify and troubleshoot basic mechanical or operational issues and coordinate with maintenance teams for timely resolution.

Support Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) improvement initiatives by minimizing downtime and improving machine utilization.

Comply with Cummins Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies, procedures, and regulations.

Use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and actively promote a safe working environment.

Maintain workplace cleanliness and organization through 5S practices and standard housekeeping activities.

Participate in Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Kaizen, and other continuous improvement initiatives.

Report safety hazards, quality concerns, equipment abnormalities, and production issues promptly.

Work collaboratively with production teams, maintenance personnel, quality engineers, and support functions to achieve manufacturing goals.

Communicate production status, issues, and improvement opportunities effectively with Team Leaders and Managers.

Follow production schedules, shift timings, break schedules, and attendance requirements to support uninterrupted operations.

Complete required training and actively participate in skill development initiatives.

Perform additional duties assigned by Team Leaders or Managers to support business objectives.

3–5 years of relevant experience in the automobile or manufacturing industry.

Proven experience working on assembly lines in a high-volume production environment.

Experience operating manual and automated production equipment.

Hands-on experience with machine setup, process verification, fixture handling, and assembly operations.

Experience supporting preventive maintenance, process improvement, and equipment reliability initiatives.

Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing quality systems, defect identification, and root cause analysis.

Experience working with Lean Manufacturing, TPM, 5S, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Experience achieving production targets while maintaining quality, safety, and operational excellence.