Welder - 3rd Shift (10PM-6AM)

Tenneco; Michigan; On-site; USD 52,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenneco Litchfield, a Clean Air division facility, is seeking a skilled Welder to join our production team. You will perform MIG and TIG welds to exhaust pipe components, inspect welds, and support the cell-based assembly process.

This role requires teamwork, safety compliance, and the ability to rotate among canning, bending and final assembly stations. Wages start at $25.47 per hour plus $0.75 per hour shift premium, with overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Welding processes include MIG and TIG welding per specs.
• Read and interpret work orders, gauges and safety rules.
• HS diploma or GED required; ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Apply welding processes to meet specifications and inspect welds.
• Rotate between Canning, Bending and Final assembly stations as needed.
• Maintain safety standards and perform basic preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Assist in 5S and Lean initiatives within the cell.

Skills

Mig welding

Tig welding

Teamwork

Gauge reading

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Welding power supplies

Job description

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Welders start at $25.47 per hour + $0.75 per hour shift premium. Additional pay increases at 6 months and 1 year of employment.

Tenneco Litchfield is a manufacturing facility belonging to the Clean Air division of Tenneco. Our primarily focus is producing full exhaust systems and related components for OEM’s (Automotive Plants)and aftermarket parts. Our major customers are General Motors, Ford, Toyota, VW, Nissan, and many aftermarket vehicle replacement parts. We have 3 departments known as Canning, Bending and Final assembly. Canning is the production zone where catalytic converters and different filters are assembled and sealed inside their metal outer shells. Our bending department is responsible for shaping straight metal in complex, curved shapes to fit under the vehicle, and tail pipes. Final assembly at the end of the shop is where, bent pipe, stuffed cans, hangers and flanges are all welded together to make a vehicle ready exhaust system.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Apply appropriate welding process to meet specifications, inspect and repair welds as needed to support the production and assembly of exhaust pipe components. Perform as an active team member in performing other tasks within the cell. Participate in cell level BOS meetings.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Handle materials and tools, set-up complete appropriate weld processes and inspect all welds and products to assure weld specifications are met.
• Perform as a team member of a cellular operating group, which requires the ability to learn, perform and rotate to other workstations within the cell.
• Perform the above within acceptable quality, quantity, performance and safety standards.
• Perform safety checks and preventative maintenance on welding equipment to assure good, safe working conditions and complete daily forms.
• Apply appropriate welding process to weld and repair welds on parts per specifications.
• Employee must perform his/her job within acceptable safety, environmental, quality, productivity and performance standards as outlined in plant policies, handbooks and applicable work instructions.
• Overtime as required/requested.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Obtain supplies and parts required doing the job and performing proper setup of welding power supplies and controls.
• Inspect all welds to assure each meets quality standards, troubleshoot problems and make adjustments as required.
• Assist other employees in cell group when welding is not required
• Clean welding station and maintain neatness in the surrounding work areas.
• Assist the team in 5S advancements
• Assist in the implementation of Lean Principles.

*This list may not be all-inclusive and may include other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

CRITICAL SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge, skills, experience of welding processes such as Mig and Tig.
• Ability to set up welder, apply appropriate weld process, inspect weld and make necessary adjustments
• Ability to read and understand work orders, directions, charts, forms and safety regulations
• Possess a high school diploma or GED
• Ability to correctly use and read various gauges
• Ability to work well with other employees in a team concept

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Confined work space

Weld flashes

Varying temperatures (hot to cold)

Welding fumes and smoke

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Extensive sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, torso twisting, hand and arm motion

Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Ability to tolerate extreme hot temperatures

Good visual ability

For questions on this position or the status of your application, please email [e-mail]

Tenneco is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other legally protected status.