Maint E/M

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:

Maintain efficient and safe operations of all equipment, machinery and building facilities to support plant operations in the manufacture of exhaust pipe components that meet production and quality standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Handle all materials and tools and perform all electrical, electronics, mechanical, hydraulics, and pneumatics maintenance and repair of all equipment, machinery and building facilities as needed.
2. Identify and locate problems and take corrective action in a timely manner to reduce production downtime and to assure all equipment and machinery is in efficient and safe operating condition.
3. Work Effectively on own with out direct supervision but respond to other employees and supervisor’s requests and work effectively in a team environment
4. Locate, trouble shoot and repair breakdowns and problems of machinery and building facilities and complete required paperwork.
5. Perform Preventive Maintenance on all equipment, machinery and facilities as scheduled, per guidelines and complete required forms and paperwork.
6. Upgrade and rebuild equipment and machinery, install electrical drops, assemble new components, design new circuits, etc. as required to assure production lines are running correctly and safely and building facilities are maintained in good, safe condition.
7. Use Lean principles, Quick Change Technology, Total Productive Maintenance, Cell Design, and 5S as a tool to help our plant run more efficiently.
8.  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. 
9. Overtime as required/requested.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Develop programs and program various Programmable Controllers.
2. Complete all work assignments, following appropriate action plan and safety regulations to protect self and other employees.
3. Communicate safety problems, suggestions to reduce breakdowns and status of repairs, etc. To production employees, Cell Leaders, Supervisors and Maintenance supervisors.

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

CRITICAL SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Hydraulics, and Pneumatics skills with training and experience in manufacturing environment
• Ability to demonstrate Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Hydraulics, Pneumatics Maintenance skills
• Completion of Industrial Maintenance courses or technical certificate preferred
• Two (2) years Associates Degree in Electronics (or similar discipline) preferred
• Knowledge of Relay Logic, Programmable Controllers, 3 – Phase Electrical Circuits / Motors and Direct and alternating Current Theory
• Ability to use Electrical and Electronic Test Equipment
• Ability to read and follow Blueprints, Schematics and other technical documentation
• Basic welding skills
• Knowledge and understanding of Safety Procedures and Regulations in working with Electrical and Mechanical functions at Tenneco Automotive
• Ability to work well on own without direct supervision but able to respond to directions and job assignments
• Ability to work well with other employees in a team environment
• Ability to locate, trouble – shoot and correct electrical, electronics and mechanical problems
• Flexibility to work long hours and other work schedules as needed

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• This job is performed in all areas of building facility including offices and production plant floor on all equipment and machines
• Varying temperatures ( cold to hot )
• Infrequent exposure to outside weather environment
• Fast – paced work environment
• Small, confined space around some machines / equipment
• Wet, slippery floors in some areas

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability  to lift up to 50 – 100 lbs.
• Extensive standing, walking, climbing, stooping, bending over, reaching, twisting, arm wrist and hand motion,
• Manual dexterity
• Good visual ability
• Frequent skin exposure to chemical – based fluids such as coolant, drawing compounds, lubricating oils, etc.

EQUIPMENT/ TOOLS TO USE:

Mig, Tig and Stick Welder, Electronic Equipment, Oscilloscope, Multimeter, Programmable Controllers, Computer for JB Systems, Digital volt Meter, Scope, Amp Meter, Torch, Drill Press, Band Saw, Fish Tape, Solder Gun, Conduit Benders, Electro – Mechanical Tools:  See List in Maintenance Department, High Voltage Potentiometer Tester.

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.