**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. **RESPONSIBILITIES** **To be successful in this role you will need the following:** + **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. **Education/Experience:** 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. Significant work experience and in-depth knowledge obtained through specialized training and relevant experience. **QUALIFICATIONS** **Additional Information:** + 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 **Compensation:** Please note that the salary range provided is a good faith estimate on the applicable range. The final salary offer will be determined after considering relevant factors, including a candidate’s qualifications and experience, where appropriate. **Job** Manufacturing **Organization** Cummins Inc. **Role Category** On-site **Job Type** Shop **ReqID** 2408901 **Relocation Package** Yes **Cummins and E-Verify** 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. 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