Set-Up/Operator - 3rd Shift

Tenneco is one of the world’s leading designer, manufacturers and marketers of automotive products for original equipment and aftermarket customers, with approximately 78.000 team members working at more than 300 sites worldwide. Through our four business groups, Motorparts, Ride Performance, Clean Air and Powertrain, Tenneco is driving advancements in global mobility by delivering technology solutions for diversified global markets, including light vehicle, commercial truck, off-highway, industrial, motorsport and the aftermarket.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Set up, trouble-shoot problems, change and adjust tooling and machines to meet blue print specifications, production and quality standards and to assure safe operations. Operate machines as scheduled. Train other employees to operate machine correctly and safely.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Work without direct supervision but perform as a team member in order to respond to other employees and supervisor’s requests and assist other employees as needed.
2. Handle all materials and tools and have operating knowledge of all machines.  Employee must be able to perform preventive maintenance, set up and make changes adjustments to tooling and machines plant- wide to assure the capability of meeting production and quality standards and operate safely.
3. Identify problems and apply effective problem – solving skills and mechanical ability to take corrective action.
4. Use Lean principles,  Quick Change Technology, Total Productive Maintenance, Cell Design, and 5S as a tool to help our plant run more efficiently.
5. Employee must perform his/her job within acceptable safety, environmental, quality, productivity and performance standards as outlined in plant policies, handbooks and applicable work instructions. 
6. Overtime as required/requested.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Set up, change and adjust tooling and machines on all lines in the plant to run different part numbers and correct production or quality problems to meet specifications and quality standards.
2. Trouble – shoot problems and perform minor repairs on all machines in the plant and assist other Setup, Machine Operators, Welders, Production Leaders, Engineers and quality personnel with trouble – shooting and correcting problems as needed.
3. Log changes in tooling and machines into SPC computer system or chart.
4. Train workforce on preventive maintenance and proper use of machines on all lines.
5. Drive forklift to transport and load fixtures, move machinery, etc.

*This list may not be all-inclusive and may include other duties as assigned by the Production Leader.

CRITICAL SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge and ability to operate all machines on all lines.
• Ability to set up and adjust all tooling and functions of all machines to make changes and adjustments to meet specifications and quality standards of parts.
• Mechanical and Electronic skills
• Good math skills
• Knowledge and application of SPC, visual quality inspection and ability to use and read calipers and gauges at all machines and work stations on each line
• Ability to work on own without direction supervision but able to respond to directions and job assignments
• Ability to communicate effectively to Machine Operators, Team Leaders, Production Leaders, Engineering Maintenance, Quality, etc.
• Ability to trouble – shoot machine and tooling problems and take corrective action
• Flexibility to work long hours or different work schedules and to respond problems, changes and job assignments
• Ability to work in a team environment with other employees
• Ability to read, write and understand work orders, technical documentation and diagrams, directions and safety regulations

• Employee must possess high school diploma or GED, must demonstrate mechanical skills, and sufficient ability to read, write and communicate to accurately complete production, SPC and other paper work and to work effectively with other employees.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Varying temperatures (cold to hot )
• Frequent skin exposure to chemical – based fluids such as coolant, drawing compounds lubrication oils, etc.
• Wet, slippery floors in some areas
• Weld exhaust fumes at welding stations
• Small, cramped work space at some machines
• Fast – paced work environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Good visual ability
• Extensive walking, stooping, bending, twisting, arm and hand motion
• Manual dexterity
• Ability to lift up to 50 – 100 lbs.

EQUIPMENT/TOOLS TO USE:

• Machines: benders, I. O. Sizer, Presses, Threader, Expander, T.C. Cutter, Flare, Hole Punch, Heff, Extruder, Notcher, RTBF, Spinners, Automatic Welders, Robot
• Hand tools: Adjustable and Combination Wrenches, Open/Box – end wrenches, Allen Wrenches, Cresent Wrenches, Sockets and Ratchet, Pliers, Pipe Wrenches, Hammers, Screwdrivers, Punches
• Saws
• Grinders
• Hand Welders
• Calipers and Gauges:  Flare Depth, Ring Spherical, Final
• Safety: Safety Glasses, Safety Shoes, Earplugs, Gloves

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.