Machine Operator

Tenneco • Smithville, TN

30d • Onsite

About The Position

Tends one or more machine tools, special purpose machines, or industrial robots to machine metal work pieces to specifications on a production basis.

Requirements

• High School/GED Diploma Required.
• Ability to comprehend simple instructions, and short correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add and subtract.
• Ability to perform these operations using units of weight measurement, volume, and distance.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Frequently required to walk and talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, liquids including oil, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock, and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Nice To Haves

• Previous manufacturing experience will aid performance within the first few months.

Responsibilities

• Lifts work piece manually or using hoist and secures work piece in fixture or loads automatic feeding device.
• Starts machine, engages feed, and observes operation.
• Inspects and gages machined work pieces to verify conformance to specifications.
• Moves machine controls and guides to adjust machine.
• Replaces worn machine accessories such as cutting tools or brushes.
• Adds coolant to machine reservoir and turns valve to start flow of coolant.
• Files, sands, or shapes machined parts.
• Cleans machined parts.
• Tends machines and equipment other than machine tools.
• Ensures Tenneco produces quality products and has the authority to stop production in order to correct quality problems.
• Follows environmental polices and procedures and communicates concerns and issues to management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED