Utility Worker-2nd Shift

Tenneco Inc.; Waupun (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenneco Inc. in Wisconsin seeks a production maintenance assistant to keep machinery and production areas clean and orderly while supporting daily output.

You will perform basic maintenance, follow safety policies, and assist with processing parts, reading instructions, and logging information. The role requires a high school diploma, about one year of related experience, and the ability to work overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or preferred.
• Minimum of one year related experience and/or training or equivalent.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain clean, orderly facilities and production areas.
• Assist with routine maintenance and cleaning of machines.
• Follow safety, environmental, and quality policies identified by management systems.
• Read instructions and records using logs and computer systems.
• Support production with processing parts and light maintenance tasks.
• Overtime may be required weekly and/or as posted.
• Identify potential safety issues and report to supervisor/management.

Skills

Independent work

Mechanical aptitude

Team player

Safety awareness

Reading/writing

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

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.

SUMMARY: Assist production staff by keeping the facilities machinery / equipment and production areas in a clean and orderly condition by performing the following:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accountable for creating a quality product.
• Participates in training to produce a quality product and uses preventative measures to ensure the customer requirements and Tenneco standards are met.
• Comply with legal and other requirements to avoid injury and/or ill health to themselves and others.
• Understands preventative measures and creates a safe environment by having the ability to identify potential emergency situations and reports all incidents to supervisor/ manager.
• Adhere to the facility’s quality, environmental, health and safety policies that are identified by our management systems.
• Sweep, vacuum, and mop floors in the general production areas. Sweeps the main aisles of the entire plant with the in‑plant sweeper, clean and scrub main aisles.
• Removes dust, dirt, grease, and waste material from machines.
• Paints machines or equipment to prevent corrosion and improve appearance. Cleans production equipment thoroughly as part of the process of general maintenance and as equipment is down for repair.
• Cleans interior walls of plant facility and repairs or paints walls, trim and floors.
• Assist production with processing parts including but not limited to installing clips, Cryo Temper and packing parts.
• Assists with other light maintenance projects as directed.
• Read special instructions as required. Records information using various form, logs and computer system.
• Maintains work areas in a neat and orderly fashion.
• Work schedule may vary due to availability of production equipment; overtime is required as posted weekly and may be mandated for this position.
• Any other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor/management.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred. Minimum of one year related experience and/or training: or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, decimals and metric system.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES;

Operator must be highly motivated with ability to work independently, yet be an effective team player. Operator must have above average mechanical ability.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; The employee frequently is required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and talk and hear. The employee is required to walk and climb or balance.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to extreme heat. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.Hearing protection, safety glasses and steel toe shoes are required.

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