Machine Operator

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Job Summary:

As a Machine Operator at Cummins, you will operate manual and automated machines and production equipment in a manufacturing environment. Your role ensures that quality and productivity standards are met while maintaining a strong commitment to health, safety, and environmental practices. This is a hands-on position suited for individuals who are detail-oriented, safety-conscious, and eager to learn and grow within a collaborative team environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

• Immediately stop work and report major injury hazards.
• Report any work-related injuries, illnesses, incidents, or hazards.
• Comply with all HSE standards, policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Use and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Promote a safety-first culture by supporting peers and taking ownership of safety practices.
• Participate in HSE training and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify how work impacts the environment and seek to reduce negative effects.

• Adhere to standard work instructions and quality procedures.
• Perform in-process and final quality inspections.
• Identify and control non-conforming materials.
• Raise issues that may impact product quality or increase costs.

• Operate machinery and equipment in line with engineering specifications and customer requirements.
• Achieve defined production goals and cycle times.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
• Perform routine housekeeping and machine cleaning tasks.
• Conduct planned operator care and basic maintenance.
• Assist with identifying equipment requiring repair or improvement.

• Communicate effectively with team members and support functions.
• Participate in training, upskilling, and personal development programs.
• Engage in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Remain adaptable to perform miscellaneous duties as needed to support production goals.

• Collaborates: Builds partnerships and works effectively with others to meet shared goals.
• Communicates Effectively: Conveys information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences.
• Customer Focus: Understands customer needs and delivers quality outcomes.
• Demonstrates Self-Awareness: Uses feedback to recognize strengths and areas for improvement.
• Nimble Learning: Embraces new challenges and learns from successes and failures.
• Self-Development: Seeks out learning opportunities to enhance performance.
• Health and Safety Fundamentals: Acts proactively to improve health and safety culture.
• Values Differences: Appreciates diverse viewpoints and contributions in a team setting.

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• This position may require licensing in compliance with export control or sanctions regulations.

• Basic knowledge of TIG and MIG welding .
• Know-how of machine operation and production equipment.
• Ability to read and follow standard operating procedures and quality guidelines.
• Basic troubleshooting and maintenance skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to conduct visual inspections.
• Physical ability to perform repetitive tasks, stand for extended periods, and lift materials.