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Student - School to Work - Manufacturing (Gearing)

CompanyCummins
LocationFletcher
Work ModeOn Site
PostedNovember 5, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The student will assist the Gearing team with various manufacturing projects while maintaining high standards of quality and workmanship. They will also actively participate in continuous improvement activities and ensure a safe working environment by identifying and reporting hazards.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
54070
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
At Cummins, we empower everyone to grow their careers through meaningful work, building inclusive and equitable teams, coaching, development and opportunities to make a difference. Across our entire organization, you'll find engineers, developers, and technicians who are innovating, designing, testing, and building. You'll also find accountants, marketers, as well as manufacturing, quality and supply chain specialists who are working with technology that's just as innovative and advanced. From your first day at Cummins, we’re focused on understanding your talents, current skills and future goals – and creating a plan to get you there. Your journey begins with planning your development and connecting to diverse experiences designed to spur innovation. From our internships to our senior leadership roles, we attract, hire and reward the best and brightest from around the world and look to them for new ideas and fresh perspectives. Learn more about #LifeAtCummins at cummins.com/careers.
About the Role

We are looking for a talented Student - School to Work – Manufacturing (Gearing) student to join our team specializing in Manufacturing for our Cummins Inc. facility in Fletcher, NC.

*This position will be on-site in Fletcher, NC.

This is an onsite role to assist the Cummins Drivetrain and Braking Systems plant Gearing team with a variety of projects.

 

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways: 
•    Quality Workmanship: Applying high standards of workmanship and craftsmanship ensures the quality and reliability of the work performed.
•    Continuous Improvement: Actively participating in continuous improvement activities and TPM teams helps improve quality, safety, processes, and material flow.
•    Ensure Safety: By stopping work and reporting any major injury hazards immediately, you help maintain a safe working environment.
•    Compliance and Reporting: Reporting any work-related injuries, illnesses, incidents, or hazards ensures compliance with HSE standards and promotes a culture of safety.

Responsibilities

To be successful in this role you will need the following: 
•    Drives results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
•    Action oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
•    Collaboration - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
•    Health and Safety Fundamentals: Champion proactive health and safety behaviors by identifying, reporting, and participating in actions to improve health and safety. This will contribute to a safer workplace and an injury-free environment.
•    Controls Safety: Recognize and address hazards related to electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic controls in a manufacturing environment. This will help you incorporate safe practices and reduce injuries.
•    Manufacturing Knowledge: Demonstrate your understanding of manufacturing processes by implementing changes to meet functional needs and contribute to continuous improvement. This will enhance operational efficiency.
•    Applicants must have good communication skills and be self-starter.

Education:

•    For the Fletcher SHOP STW program, current students enrolled in a CNC Machining or related program in the Greater Asheville  and surrounding areas are highly encouraged to apply.
•    This is an onsite position. Work schedule can vary as needed to accommodate the student's regular school schedule. 

Experience:
•    Request that successful candidate work a routine schedule up to the STW limit of up to 40 hours per week. There is room for flexibility when needed.
•    Successful applicant will be working onsite hours supporting Gearing at the CDBS in Fletcher, NC. 

 

Qualifications

Gearing Student

Hourly Rate:  $20.00/hr


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.
Key Skills
ManufacturingCNC MachiningQuality workmanshipContinuous improvementSafety complianceCommunication skillsSelf-starterCollaborationProblem solvingTechnical documentationOperational efficiency
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ManufacturingTradesEngineeringEducation
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