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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.
RESPONSIBILITIES
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.
QUALIFICATIONS
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.
Cummins is an equal opportunity employer. Our policy is to provide equal
employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, sex,
color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual
orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, or other status
protected by law.