Assembly Technicians

General Information

Name

Assembly Technicians

Employment Type

Temporary

Position level

Full-time

Virtual/Remote?

No

Labor Category

Light Industrial

Date

04-May-2026

City

Forest City

State

North Carolina

Country

United States

Ref #

9247846844

Description & Requirements

Description

Join the Cummins Team in Forest City, NC - Assembly Openings on 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift!

Ready to start your career with a global industry leader? Cummins is hiring at their Forest City, NC facility.

Open Positions

• Assembly Technicians

Pay & Shift Information
1st shift:

• Pay Rate: $16.50 per hour
• Monday - Friday, 6:30AM - 3:00PM
  • Must be able to work overtime on Saturdays as needed

2nd shift:

• Pay Rate: $17.00 per hour
• Monday - Friday, 1:00PM - 9:30PM
  • Must be able work overtime on Saturdays as needed
  • Will train on 1st shift for one week

3rd shift:

• Pay Rate: $17.50 per hour
• Sunday - Thursday, 9:30PM - 6:00AM
  • Must be able to work overtime on Fridays as needed
  • Will train on 1st shift for one week

Why You Should Apply

• Weekly Pay
• Bonus: Opportunity to earn $100/week for perfect attendance
• No High School Diploma/GED required
• Temp-to-Hire opportunities offering growth and advancement
• Work for a premier employer that values diversity and is a leading provider of automotive components and technology
• Access to great Kelly perks while on assignment, click here to view details - https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/

What's a Typical Day Like?

• Assembling heavy-duty axle components (axles, wheel-end assemblies, and welding housing brackets) in a fast-paced manufacturing environment utilizing mechanical components, hand tools, power tools, hoists, cranes, and torque tools, applying sealant and paint as required
• Working on a moving assembly line meeting a 60-second cycle time per station

What are the requirements?

• At least 1 year of experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Basic reading, writing, math, and computer skills with a strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated manual dexterity, dependability, punctuality, a positive attitude, and a strong work ethic
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, standing, sitting, walking, reaching, and lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds on a repetitive basis throughout entire shift
• Some work areas may be hot and physically demanding. Candidates must be able to safely work in these conditions and perform physical tasks throughout the shift.

Whether you are an experienced Assembly Technician or looking to grow your skills, we want to meet you. We don't just offer jobs-we offer a path to growth, competitive pay, and a supportive team environment where your contributions truly matter.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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