Hourly- Air Disc- Maintenance Technician- D Crew- Req. 19291

Tenneco; Glasgow (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenneco in Glasgow, KY is seeking Maintenance Technician I–III to install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production and facility equipment. You’ll work in a safety-first environment with hands-on duties across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.

Responsibilities include performing preventive maintenance, reading manuals, and using tools while adhering to Lean manufacturing principles.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Maintenance apprenticeship or technical certification required.
• 2–4 years of maintenance manufacturing experience.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate a forklift.
• Experience with robotics and PLC troubleshooting preferred.
• Lean manufacturing knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production and facility equipment.
• Follow all safety rules and use PPE; keep work area clean and orderly.
• Provide emergency repairs and perform scheduled maintenance during machine service.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders; diagnose problems.
• Perform mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic work as needed.
• Use hand and power tools, meters, lifts, and material handling equipment.
• Identify faulty operations and report issues to supervision; complete tasks with quality.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Robotics experience

Troubleshooting

Electrical background

Reading & interpreting manuals

Computer skills

Lean manufacturing knowledge

Forklift operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Maintenance Apprentice program or Technical Certification

Tools

Photo eyes

Motor starters

Relays

Pneumatic systems

Job description

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.

Want to learn more about who we are? Check out our website to discover the Tenneco Way.

The Maintenance Technician I, II, or III is responsible for performing highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production and facility equipment according to safety, predictive and productive maintenance systems and processes to support the achievement of the plant's business goals and objectives.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Following all safety rules at all times, using all PPE as required daily; maintain proactive attention to safety, including keeping work area clean and orderly. Always inspect all equipment prior to use and report any discrepancies immediately
• Must perform according to the company's core values
• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and performs scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service
• Perform simple machinist duties and responsibilities
• Perform mechanic skills including mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required service; diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments; perform a variety of plumbing and carpentry functions
• Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, aerial lifts, and material handling equipment
• Detect faulty operations, defective materials and report those and any unusual situations to proper supervision
• Complete all tasks accurately with little to no safety and quality defects
• All other jobs as assigned

The Maintenance Tech II and III may be asked to fill in as a Maintenance Team Leader when needed.

The Maintenance Technician level will be determined on the required qualifications, functional experience, and system or knowledge level.

The required basic qualifications for a Maintenance Technician are:

• High school diploma or GED certification
• Successful completion of Maintenance Apprentice program or Technical Certification (equivalent experience may take the place)
• 2-4 years of maintenance manufacturing experience
• Successful completion of pre-employment basic skills test, drug screens, background screens, and physical demands testing
• Must have a valid driver's license and able to operate a forklift

The Glasgow Tenneco team would prefer a candidate that has experience with robotics, a strong electrical background in factory automation with the ability to troubleshoot and repair photo eyes, motor starters, relays, limit switches, proximity sensors, timers, solenoids, servos, variable frequency drives, linear scales, tachometers, and encoders.

A qualified Maintenance Technician would also possess the required knowledge in the following:

• Solid reading, writing and mathematical skills including decimals and fractions
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions
• Ability to work with a high level of precision
• Computer and Keyboard Skills
• Troubleshooting skills (pneumatic, electrical, hydraulic, mechanical)
• Basic fabrication/welding
• Effectively utilizes electrical, schematic, hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical blueprints
• Principles and importance of proper torque values
• Read and interpret precise measuring instruments

Preference would go to the candidate that has knowledge of lean manufacturing, and PLC troubleshooting/programming skills including CPU, back planes, I/O Boards, high speed counters, modules, devices, and communications.

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