Production Worker

Tenneco; Napoleon (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenneco is seeking a production/operator role at our Napoleon, Ohio facility to support welding, painting, assembly, and quality checks. You will operate and adjust equipment, inspect parts, and help ensure efficient manufacturing processes in a safety‑driven environment.

Candidates should read and follow simple instructions, understand dimensional requirements, and be prepared for overtime as production demands. The role emphasizes reliability and teamwork in a busy plant setting.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and follow simple instructions.
• Familiar with dimensional requirements of various parts.
• Must read and understand all work instructions including safety and environmental procedures.
• Some overtime may be required.

Responsibilities

• Operate and make minor adjustments on welders, testers, painting equipment, assembly machines, gauges, and related tools.
• Perform visual and dimensional inspections to maintain quality levels.
• May be required to obtain materials needed for production.
• Maintain oil levels, coolants, and follow safety procedures.

Skills

Read and write

Dimensional knowledge

Attention to detail

Tools

Welding equipment

Test equipment

Painting equipment

Assembly machines

Gauges

Material handling

Forklift

Power tools

Hand tools

Job description

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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.

1. Operates and makes minor adjustments on welders, testers, painting equipment, assembly machines, gauges, related equipment, material handling, forklift, power and hand tools.

2. Performs own visual and dimensional inspections using measuring instruments, to maintain quality levels.

3. May be required to obtain materials needed for production.

4. Maintains oil levels and coolants, safe operations and safety procedures.

• Required to maintain records, counts, charts, identification, labor tickets, etc.
• Performs other related duties, advises supervisor and other personnel of equipment or production problems.
• Must apply all environmental and safety procedures as outlined in work instructions.

SKILL SUMMARY: Requires the ability to read, write and follow simple instructions. Must be familiar with dimensional requirements of a variety of parts. All work is outlined and well defined; requires some judgment in making minor decisions. Makes decisions based on established procedures. Must be able to read and understand all work instructions including those pertaining to safety and environmental impacts.

DEMANDS SUMMARY: Requires fairly continuous handling of light and medium weight materials; continuous mental application and visual attention in performing job duties. Requires constant standing, frequent bending and lifting above shoulder height. Some overtime is required.

CONDITIONS SUMMARY: Working conditions are generally good. All operators are expected to wear the proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

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