Hourly- Air Disc- Production Technician- Nights

Tenneco; Glasgow (KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

At Tenneco, the Production Technician is responsible for the setup and operation of friction manufacturing equipment, including the compound, cure press, bagger, preform, high volume finish line, inspector, press unloader, and other assigned positions.

You will follow standard work, maintain safety, record data, perform preventative maintenance, and help meet daily production goals while upholding Tenneco's core values and Get Stuff Done mindset.

Qualifications

• Solid reading, writing and mathematics skills including decimals & fractions.
• Ability to read and interpret precise measuring instruments.
• Ability to follow written & oral instructions.
• Works well with others on the team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe work environment and follow safety rules, using PPE daily.
• Inspects product for quality; investigates causes and records scrap data.
• Operates machines per standard work requirements and records data.
• Maintain and utilize the set 5S Standards.
• Perform preventative maintenance and autonomous maintenance as required.
• Produce daily output and adjust pace to meet deadlines.
• Follow company values and perform other assigned jobs.

Skills

Reading & Writing

Mathematics

Follow instructions

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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

Basic Function: The Production Technician is responsible for the setup and operation of friction manufacturing equipment. A Production Technician includes the following areas: compound, cure press, bagger, preform, high volume finish line, inspector, press unloader, and other assigned positions.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain a safe work environment and always follow all safety rules, using all PPE as required daily; maintains proactive attention to safety, including keeping work area clean and healthy. Always inspects all equipment prior to use and reports any discrepancies immediately.
• Inspects product for quality; if unacceptable, investigates cause, takes corrective action, and notifies leadership. Accurately records all scrap data.
• Demonstrates proper machine operation per standard work requirements. Follows all work instructions, both written and verbal, along with directions from team leaders/supervisors/managers to produce quality product. Accurately enters all computer data required for job tickets, production logs, etc.
• Maintain and utilize the set 5S Standards
• Maintain machine standard condition
• Demonstrates how to perform preventative maintenance for all areas of equipment and completes PM's and autonomous maintenance as required
• Produces quantity of work daily as required. Adjusts pace as required to meet deadlines and schedules.
• Performs according to the company's values
• Any other jobs, as assigned

Required Experience:

• High school diploma or GED certification required.
• Successful completion of basic skills test
• Successful completion of drug screens, background screens, and physical demands testing for the assigned position
• Solid reading, writing and mathematics skills including decimals & fractions
• Ability to follow written & oral instructions
• Ability to read and interpret precise measuring instruments
• Works well with others on the team

Other Requirements:

• Physical lifting of up to 50 lbs. repetitively in scheduled work day(up to 1200X’s in an 8 hour shift)
• Walking, standing, bending, stooping, twisting, lifting, carrying, overhead movement and lifting
• Ability to work in a heated environment
• The ability to climb stairs multiple times per day
• Must be able to work at heights
• Successful completion of pre-employment basic skills test
• Successful completion of pre-employment drug screens, background screens, and physical demands testing for the assigned position
• Warning - Cashew is present in facility

Tenneco is committed to providing reasonable accommodations. If you require an accommodation during the application process, please contact local Human Resources.

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