Assembly Process Tech

At Tenneco, we dont follow industry standards; we set them, and we dont settle for being best-in-class because we hustle to be better than best-in-class. Whether its our Core Values radical candor, simplify, organizational velocity, tenacious execution and win or our Get Stuff Done (GSD) mindset, were 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, were 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. Its what keeps Team Tenneco bold, driven, and unapologetically focused on pushing past limits and redefining success.

Here, youll work alongside a team of relentless problem-solvers who are committed to making a tangible impact. If youre ready to break boundaries, deliver results, and enjoy the ride along the way, youll thrive here.

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Tenneco has Excellent benefit options that starts upon date of hire, including a medical PPO and high-deductible option, dental, vision (basic and enhanced option), life insurances, critical illness, pet insurance, life lock, and other benefit options. Also, there is a 401(k) with an enhanced contribution and matching program. Rate of pay for a Assembly Process Technician starts at $29.87 per hour and progresses to $30.87 an hour. Plus, night premium is another $.50 for second and third shifts. Most positions will start either on 2nd or 3rd (Monday through Friday) and the hours are 2:45 pm. to 11:15 p.m. or 10:45 p.m. to 7:15 a.m.

The Assembly Process Technician enhances production operations by supporting and ensuring continuous improvement of Assembly machines and systems. This includes, but is not limited to, systems performance in areas such as uptime, reliability, and quality. This position reports to the Production Supervisor and works with the engineers. This position is responsible for contributing to a safe work place and minimizing negative environmental impacts by complying with the EHS policies, procedures, and work instructions outlined in the EHSMS Training Assessment for this position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides technical knowledge and support existing assembly systems. This technical knowledge includes but is not limited to vision, laser, gauging, reaction plans, and troubleshooting on all current and future processes.
• Manages Tooling for the Assembly areas.
• Keeps up with all of the daily functions of the process in order to protect the customer against non-conforming products and advancing the cost-effective improvement of the process.
• Assists engineering in maintaining of processes and machines, including trial runs and PPAPs.
• Assists engineering in the improvement and stream lining of existing processes and machines.
• Tracks and monitors current processes and systems for effectiveness and throughput and work with operators, engineering and maintenance to improve overall uptime and quality by aggressively attacking issues that contribute to downtime and scrap.
• Supports the continuous training of shop floor personnel in newly established OJT standard procedures for the purpose of obtaining operating efficiencies and cost reductions.
• Supports all Assembly department 5S and other Lean initiatives.

GENERAL DUTIES:

• Work safe, smart, and effectively.
• Do your best.
• Support teamwork.
• Respect fellow Team Members.
• Continue learning.
• Be on time.
• Abide by our values.
• Demonstrate high standards of performance, integrity, and ethics.
• Have a positive attitude.
• Focus on quality.
• Keep your work area clean and organized.
• Take ownership, responsibility, and accountability for your actions.
• Initiate continuous improvement.
• Treat the business as if you own it.
• Ensures compliance with all EHSMS policies and procedures.
• Instructs on safe work practices and promotes safety consciousness while practicing safety procedures, enforcing policy regarding safety and making recommendations when needed.
• Sees that company policies and programs are effectively made known; cooperates and assists in the development of effective communications.
• Promotes a positive employer-employee relation.
• Maintains inter-departmental relationships of such a caliber as to promote confidence, integrity and cooperation.
• 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee must have the ability to maneuver around plant machinery, work near moving mechanical parts and work in an environment with varying temperatures. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
• Each employee has the authority to initiate action to prevent the occurrence of non-conformities relating to the product, process and quality system and has the authority to stop further work on non-conforming suspect product until the deficiency or conditions have been corrected.
• All employees will abide by their locations EH&S policy endorsed by the local management, comply with the legal and other requirements and operational controls established under its EHSMS, work toward achieving established objectives and targets, and conform to procedures consistent with the ISO 14001 standard. All employees will also understand all of the environmental aspects of his/her job. An employee should report, and if necessary stop, any activity that does not conform to the policy or may injure himself/herself.
• Capable of providing support as requested by supervisor.
• Strives for maintaining LEAN principles and Continuous Improvement.
• Other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to lift, push, and/or pull up to 60 pounds occasionally.

• On a continuous basis (100% of the time) must be able to stand and/or walk. PPE may be required in the areas assigned.

• On a frequent basis must be able to stoop, or bend (up to one-half of the work day).

• On a frequent basis must be able to crouch downward and forward by bending legs and spine.

• On a frequent basis must be able to reach by extending hands and arms as well as handle by seizing, holding, grasping, turning or working with hands and fingers.

• Depth perception, or three-dimensional vision, is also needed on a frequent basis.

• Necessary on an occasional basis (up to one-third of the work period) is the ability to kneel by bending the legs at the knees to come to rest on the knee or knees.

• Near acuity (clarity of vision at 20 or less) is needed on an occasional basis as well.

• Able and willing to work around fuel mixtures, moving parts, and electrical power.

• Most aspects are performed inside the plant facility with noise exposure. PPE may be required in the areas assigned.

APTITUDES

The following aptitudes are needed in at least a medium degree, ranging from slightly below to slightly above average as compared to the normal population:

• Intelligence/general learning ability specifically oriented toward problem solving and troubleshooting.
• Form perception/ability to perceive pertinent detail in objects.
• Finger dexterity/ability to move fingers and manipulate small objects rapidly or accurately.
• Manual dexterity/ability to move the hands easily and skillfully in placing and turning motions.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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