Engineering Technician

Tenneco; Milan Township (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenneco in Ohio is seeking a skilled machinist to design, machine, and build fixtures, components, and tooling from blueprints and work orders. You will work with CNC and CAM, perform welding, setup, calibration, and maintenance to ensure tool readiness and reliability.

You will also mentor trainees, drive continuous improvements, and adhere to 5S/Lean and EH&S policies while delivering high-quality parts for manufacturing and distribution across the transportation sector.

Qualifications

• High school graduate with specialized training in machining principles.
• Able to read blueprints to perform required tasks.
• Strong mechanical inclination with prior experience with equipment set-up/operation/maintenance/calibration.
• Proficient with CAM and spreadsheet programs.
• Good organizational skills with sound written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates proficiency in advanced machining, blueprint reading, robotics, manual welding necessary to build, alter, or repair tools, fixtures, molds, and machines; performs equipment setup, operation, maintenance, and calibration.
• Demonstrate proficiency in set up and operation of CNC and/or CAM operations.
• Provide leadership and direction to trainees and other machinists in the set up and operation of machines and machining principles as required.
• Initiate and contribute to continuous improvements in the department’s methods, capabilities, and productivity.
• Follow all company policies and procedures such as the quality management system, 5S/Lean, and Environmental Health and Safety.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Mechanical inclination

CAM & spreadsheets

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Computer proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Tools

CNC machines

CAM software

Job description

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At Tenneco, we don’t follow industry standards; we set them, and we don’t settle for being best-in-class because we hustle to be better than best-in-class.

Whether it’s our Core Values – radical candor, simplify, organizational velocity, tenacious execution and win – or our Get Stuff Done (GSD) mindset, we’re determined to become the most trusted partner and best manufacturer and distributor to the transportation industry.

With a product portfolio as expansive as it is innovative, an obsessive commitment to quality and excellence, and a global presence, we’re all about getting stuff done, so we can win.

How do we make it happen?Through the Tenneco Way. Fueled by our Core Values, a winning mindset and a relentless commitment to excellence, the Tenneco Way is how we win. It’s what keeps Team Tenneco bold, driven, and unapologetically focused on pushing past limits and redefining success.

Here, you’ll work alongside a team of relentless problem-solvers who are committed to making a tangible impact. If you’re ready to break boundaries, deliver results, and enjoy the ride along the way, you’ll thrive here.

Performs designing, machining and building of fixtures, components, and tooling. Working from blueprints and work orders, perform a wide variety of general and technical machine shop duties including CNC, welding, and equipment setup, operation, maintenance, and calibration.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrates proficiency in advanced machining, blueprint reading, robotics, manual welding necessary to build, alter, or repair tools, fixtures, molds, and machines. Performs equipment setup, operation, maintenance, and calibration.


• Demonstrate proficiency in set up and operation of CNC and/or CAM operations.


• Provide leadership and direction to trainees and other machinists in the set up and operation of machines and machining principles as required.


• Initiate and contribute to continuous improvements in the department’s methods, capabilities, and productivity.


• Follow all company policies and procedures such as the quality management system, 5S/Lean, and Environmental Health and Safety.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school graduate with specialized training in machining principles.


• Be capable of reading blueprints to perform required tasks.


• A strong mechanical inclination with prior experience with equipment set-up/operation/maintenance/calibration.


• Proficient with computers, CAM, and spread sheet programs.


• Good organizational skills with sound written and verbal communication skills.

PRERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Journeyman Tool & Die Card with 8 yrs documented work experience in the trade.

Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities