**DESCRIPTION** We are looking for a talented Production Associate to join our Upfit Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways: + Operates manual and automated equipment to manufacture and assemble product in order to create the proper characteristics and dimensions necessary to meet customer requirements and design specifications. + May perform production assembly, including drilling and bolting. + Interpret basic installation drawings and work as a team to accomplish installations. + Ability to read detailed equipment and part diagrams/prints of Cummins and OEM products and verify torque values referenced from established engineered guidelines. + Operate Forklifts, Stand Up Reach Trucks, Jib Crane, Overhead Crane and other warehouse machinery. + Proactively identify and address inaccuracies within Production and assist other Team Members with corrections. **RESPONSIBILITIES** To be successful in this role you will need the following: + Requires some work experience or intermediate level knowledge obtained through education, training or on-the-job experience. + Mechanical knowledge required, ability to run assembly functions with limited supervision, engine experience preferred. + Ability to use power tools, remove/install external engine and generator components. Must own standard/basic tools or willing to purchase/invest in tools. + Must be comfortable working in a time-on task/production cell environment, working closely with Team Members to meet production goals and delivery targets. Must be able to physically lift 50 pounds frequently and unassisted. + Requires Cummins provided certification to operate powered industrial vehicles (reach trucks, order pickers, pallet rider, etc..). **QUALIFICATIONS** **Education, Licenses, Certifications** + High school diploma or certificate of completion of secondary education or equivalent experience to the extent such experience meets applicable regulations. + This position does not require any Department of Transportation (DOT) related pre-screenings. **Compensation and Benefits** Base salary rate commensurate with experience. Additional benefits vary between locations and include options such as our 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, Cash Balance Pension Plan, Medical/Dental/Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Domestic Partners Coverage and a full complement of personal and professional benefits. **Job** Manufacturing **Organization** Cummins Inc. **Role Category** On-site **Job Type** Shop **ReqID** 2405742 **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. Visit http://EEOC.gov to know your rights on workplace discrimination.