Maintenance Mechanic – PLC & Electrical Systems

Tenneco; Athens (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenneco seeks a Maintenance Mechanic to join our Athens team in Alabama. The role focuses on keeping production equipment in peak condition, repairing and modifying machinery, and troubleshooting PLCs to minimize downtime.

Candidates should have extensive maintenance experience, strong electrical and mechanical skills, and the ability to read technical drawings. This position requires safe, efficient operation in a modern stamping environment.

Qualifications

• Five or more years maintenance experience.
• Experience in design, wiring and troubleshooting PLCs.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, diagrams, schematics, prints, manuals.

Responsibilities

• Maintains all machinery involved in production in proper working order.
• Repair, design, or modify mechanical equipment as needed.
• Troubleshoot PLCs and perform programming where required.
• Ensure good housekeeping of work area and equipment.
• Comply with safety policy and ISO 14001 standards.

Skills

Shop math

Precision measuring

Read drawings/schematics

PLC troubleshooting

Electrical knowledge

Welding/ fabrication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical school training

Tools

Industrial PLCs

Job description

Tenneco seeks a Maintenance Mechanic to join our Athens team in Alabama. The role focuses on keeping production equipment in peak condition, repairing and modifying machinery, and troubleshooting PLCs to minimize downtime.

Candidates should have extensive maintenance experience, strong electrical and mechanical skills, and the ability to read technical drawings. This position requires safe, efficient operation in a modern stamping environment.