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Cummins

Manufacturing Operator - Genset

11 days ago• Daventry, United Kingdom

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  • Size: 10,000+ employees
  • Industry: Industrial: Equipment Manufacturing
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We are looking for talented Manufacturing Operators to join our Manufacturing team within the Genset department at Cummins in Daventry, UK.

Working hours: 37.5 hours per week on a weekly rotating shift pattern:

  • Morning shift: Monday to Friday 6:45am - 2:45pm
  • Afternoon shift: Monday-Thursday 3:00pm - 11:00pm; Friday 3:00pm - 10:30pm

Starting salary: £27,942.00 per annum + shift allowance for afternoon shift

This is a fixed-term contract for up to 24 months , with the potential to become permanent based on individual performance and business needs.

Job Overview

As a Manufacturing Operator, you will be responsible for assembling and wiring diesel and gas generator electrical components using electrical drawings, engineering standards, and accepted engineering principles across a range of product lines.

In this role, you will:

  • Operate manufacturing machinery and production equipment safely, ensuring quality and productivity standards are met with minimal supervision.
  • Assemble and wire diesel and gas generator electrical components to specification.
  • Interpret and work from electrical drawings, engineering documentation, and work instructions.
  • Complete quality checks accurately and ensure all stage process documentation is completed correctly.
  • Maintain high quality standards in line with business requirements.
  • Report any issues or concerns within your work area to your supervisor promptly.
  • Liaise with supervisors to support the smooth and efficient running of production.
  • Be flexible and support different areas within the Genset department based on production volumes and business priorities.
  • Complete all required daily checks, including 5S housekeeping and crane inspections.

To be successful in this role you will need the following:

  • Previous assembly or factory experience beneficial.
  • Mechanical/ Electrical background (fitting components).
  • Ability to work under their own initiative within the recognized process.
  • Ability to self-manage in order to achieve production targets.

Education/ Experience:

  • High school diploma or certificate of completion of secondary education or equivalent experience to the extent such experience meets applicable regulations.
  • Requires some work experience or intermediate level knowledge obtained through education, training or on-the-job experience.

Job Manufacturing

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site with Flexibility

Job Type Shop

ReqID 2440800

Relocation Package No

100% On-Site No

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Additional Information

  • Posted: 11 days ago
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