Machining Technician - CNC, Fixtures & Tooling

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

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.