Maintenance Technician

Tenneco; Smithville (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenneco seeks a skilled Maintenance Technician to perform routine and preventative maintenance on all industrial machinery and equipment at our Tennessee facility. You will troubleshoot and repair issues to ensure smooth operation of machinery and facilities equipment.

Responsibilities include inspections, diagnostics, maintaining electronic work order records, and assisting in maintenance planning. Flexibility with hours and strict safety adherence are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 5 years of mechanical or electrical industrial experience preferred.
• Ability to read and understand written materials.
• Ability to read electrical prints, hydraulic schematics, and PLC ladder diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspections and maintenance of industrial machinery and facility equipment.
• Diagnose and repair malfunctions or breakdowns.
• Maintain records of maintenance activities in the electronic work order system.
• Ensure all safety regulations are followed.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests with a professional demeanor.
• Assist in developing maintenance plans and procedures.
• Work flexible hours as required.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Electrical systems

Robot programming

PLC diagrams

Blueprints reading

Color vision

Safety awareness

Heat and conditions awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklifts

Aerial lifts

Robot welding equipment

PLC tools

Job description

I. Purpose/Summary

We are looking for a skilled Maintenance Technician to be responsible for performing routine and preventative maintenance tasks on all industrial machinery and equipment. This role is also responsible for troubleshooting and repairing any issues with the machines as they arise. They are responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of our machinery and mechanical / facilities equipment.

Ii. Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspections and maintenance of industrial machinery and equipment as well as facility equipment
• Diagnose and repair any malfunctions or breakdowns
• Perform preventative maintenance as needed
• Assist in developing maintenance plans
• Maintain accurate records of all maintenance activities in electronic work order system
• Ensure all safety regulations are followed
• Respond to all maintenance related requests with a prompt, professional, courteous, and willingness to help demeanor
• Must perform job with acceptable safety, environmental, quality, productivity, and performance standards as outlined in plant policies, handbooks, and applicable work instructions
• Ability to be flexible in working traditional and non-traditional work hours, as required
• Other duties as assigned

Iii. Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities

IV. JOB SPECIFICATIONS

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED preferred.

SKILL/CHARACTERISTICS

• Prefer 5 years of mechanical or electrical industrial experience.
• Ability to differentiate colors and work safely
• Ability to read and understand written materials
• Ability to meet specified production standards
• Ability to hear and understand oral instructions
• Ability to make inspections of work performed to maintain quality standards
• Ability to use hand tools and operate all Tool & Die equipment
• Ability to work in difficult and hard to reach places
• Ability to use all types of hand tools and to work with very close tolerances
• Ability to read and comprehend electrical prints, hydraulic schematics, and PLC ladder diagrams
• Ability to maneuver and adjust robot programming on primarily Fanuc and Motoman robots in a robot welding and material handling setting
• Demonstrated understanding of machine electrical systems and basic troubleshooting procedures
• Experience in the use of fork trucks and aerial lift devices required
• Basic computer skills (email, use of tablet, Microsoft Office)

Advanced PLC Experience Preferred

REMARKS

This position description is not intended to be a detailed list of job functions or responsibilities. It outlines the essential functions of the job. An individual may be required to perform other duties from time to time. The company reserves the right to amend, change, or delete the contents of this description.

VI. PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Be able to work at heights up to 50' in adverse conditions (extreme hot or cold).

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Ability to read and interpret drawings and blueprints.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Need for Driving or Travel

On rare or infrequent occasions, the manager may assign a short trip to any one of several staff members.

Travel by auto or commercial carrier to attend meetings or conferences or visit customer or other plants.

Travel For Additional External Training May Be Required.

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