3rd Shift: Precision Machine Operator

Tenneco; Ligonier (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenneco in Indiana is seeking a manufacturing operator to join a cellular operating group on the production floor. You’ll learn, operate, and rotate among stations within each cell, performing set-up, machine operation, and quality checks to meet safety and production standards.

The role requires reading work orders, basic math, mechanical aptitude, and teamwork to support preventative maintenance and lean initiatives.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand work orders, machine manuals, directions, charts and safety regulations.
• Mechanical aptitude to operate machines and perform basic preventative maintenance and minor repairs.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to follow directions and flexibility to respond to problems and changes in job assignments.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Knowledge of the building process and construction principles.

Responsibilities

• Perform as a team member of a cellular operating group, learn, perform preventative maintenance, set-up and operate machines, rotate to all workstations within each cell.
• Handle materials and tools, operate machines, assemble and inspect products of varying shapes, sizes and weights.
• Perform safety checks and preventative maintenance on each machine and complete daily safety check-off lists.
• Maintain station control of operations, inspect parts to ensure quality, identify problems and assist with corrections.
• Follow safety, environmental, quality, productivity and performance standards as outlined in policies.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Reading work orders

Basic math

Teamwork

Flexibility

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Tenneco in Indiana is seeking a manufacturing operator to join a cellular operating group on the production floor. You’ll learn, operate, and rotate among stations within each cell, performing set-up, machine operation, and quality checks to meet safety and production standards.

The role requires reading work orders, basic math, mechanical aptitude, and teamwork to support preventative maintenance and lean initiatives.