Machine Operator (2nd & 3rd Shift)

Tenneco•Ligonier, IN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This position operates machines completing one or more processes toward the manufacturing of exhaust pipe assemblies and components. Perform as an active team member in supporting and performing all the tasks within a cell group.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
No previous experience required
Ability to read and understand work orders, machine manuals, directions, charts and safety regulations.
Mechanical aptitude to operate machines and the ability to perform basic preventative maintenance and minor repairs
Basic math skills
Ability to follow directions and flexibility to respond to problems and changes in job assignments.
Ability to work well with others
Ability to learn and perform all jobs in assigned Cell group and rotates to each workstation as needed
Knowledge of the building process and construction principles.
Knowledge of relevant regulations and building codes.

Responsibilities

Perform as a team member of a cellular operating group, which requires the ability to learn, perform preventative maintenance.
Set-up and operate machines and to be able to rotate to all workstations within each cell.
Handle materials and tools, operate machines, assemble and inspect all product of varying shape, sizes and weights.
Perform the above within acceptable quality, quantity, performance and safety standards.
Perform safety checks and preventative maintenance on each machine to assure machines are in safe working condition and complete daily safety check-off lists.
Maintain station control of operations, which includes machine parts to specification, inspect parts to assure the quality standards are met, identify production and quality problems and assist Team Leader with problem correction.
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.
Follow machine repair procedures if breakdown occurs. Complete basic repairs and adjustments of minor problems. Report all machine problems to Team Leader and/or Maintenance.
Perform SPC, visual and gauge inspection, and complete charts and required forms.
Clean the machine and surrounding work area.
Operate machines as assigned to assist co-workers at other workstations as needed.
Perform or assist in part changeovers.
Assist in 5S advancement.
Assist in implementation of Lean principles.