Senior Facilities Maintenance Mechanic - PLC/Welding

Tenneco Inc.; Athens (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenneco Inc. is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to maintain and repair plant equipment in a state-of-the-art stamping facility. The role requires strong knowledge of electrical systems, PLCs, and reading complex diagrams.

You will supervise outside contractors as needed and ensure compliance with safety and environmental policies. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in maintenance, with hands-on experience in design and wiring of PLCs.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED; technical training preferred.
• Five+ years of maintenance experience; two+ years in design, wiring, and PLC troubleshooting.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, diagrams, schematics, and manuals.

Responsibilities

• Maintain equipment and plant components in proper working order as assigned.
• Repair, design, adjust, or modify equipment and facilities to support production.
• Oversee maintenance or project work by outside vendors/contractors.
• Ensure safe housekeeping and compliance with policies and ISO 14001.
• Support production while keeping facility and plant structure safe and reliable.
• Hazardous waste handling in compliance with regulations.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC systems

Reading schematics

Shop math

Heavy lifting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical school training

Tools

PLC systems

Job description

Tenneco Inc. is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to maintain and repair plant equipment in a state-of-the-art stamping facility. The role requires strong knowledge of electrical systems, PLCs, and reading complex diagrams.

You will supervise outside contractors as needed and ensure compliance with safety and environmental policies. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in maintenance, with hands-on experience in design and wiring of PLCs.