3rd Shift Valve Line Operator

Tenneco; Waupun (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenneco operates and adjusts valve guide compacting presses and furnaces, performing visual and dimensional inspections to ensure conforming parts. The role requires reading routers, schedules, and instructions, recording data, and maintaining safety and quality standards.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of related experience. The position emphasizes teamwork, independent work, and a strong mechanical aptitude in a demanding manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred; 1 year related experience or training.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to perform basic math and measurements; knowledge of metric system.

Responsibilities

• Operate and adjust presses and furnaces and inspect products.
• Read routers and production schedules for specifications.
• Record inspection data and monitor equipment settings.
• Maintain safety, quality, and environmental systems compliance.
• Perform TPMs and respond to emergencies.

Skills

Safety rules

Team player

Mechanical ability

Reading & interpretation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Micrometer

Digital indicators

Scales

Hardness tester

Optical comparators

Digital controllers

Flow gauges

Job description

Tenneco operates and adjusts valve guide compacting presses and furnaces, performing visual and dimensional inspections to ensure conforming parts. The role requires reading routers, schedules, and instructions, recording data, and maintaining safety and quality standards.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of related experience. The position emphasizes teamwork, independent work, and a strong mechanical aptitude in a demanding manufacturing environment.