Hourly- Block- Maintenance Technician- 2nd Shift- Req. 19137

Tenneco•Glasgow, KY

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician I, II, or III installs, troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains production and facility equipment. The role follows safety, predictive, and productive maintenance systems and processes to support plant business goals and objectives. The technician may provide emergency and unscheduled production-equipment repairs, as well as scheduled maintenance during machine service. Maintenance Technician II and III employees may be asked to fill in as a Maintenance Team Leader when needed. The assigned level is determined by required qualifications, functional experience, and system or knowledge level.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED certification.
Successful completion of a Maintenance Apprentice program or technical certification; equivalent experience may substitute.
2–4 years of maintenance manufacturing experience.
Successful completion of pre-employment basic skills testing, drug screening, background screening, and physical demands testing.
Valid driver's license and ability to operate a forklift.
Solid reading, writing, and mathematical skills, including decimals and fractions.
Ability to follow written and oral instructions and work with a high level of precision.
Computer and keyboard skills.
Troubleshooting skills in pneumatic, electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems.
Basic fabrication and welding skills.
Ability to use electrical, schematic, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical blueprints effectively.
Knowledge of the principles and importance of proper torque values.
Ability to read and interpret precise measuring instruments.

Nice To Haves

Experience with robotics.
Strong electrical background in factory automation, including ability to troubleshoot and repair photo eyes, motor starters, relays, limit switches, proximity sensors, timers, solenoids, servos, variable frequency drives, linear scales, tachometers, and encoders.
Knowledge of lean manufacturing.
PLC troubleshooting and programming skills, including CPU, back planes, I/O boards, high-speed counters, modules, devices, and communications.

Responsibilities

Follow safety rules, use required PPE, maintain a clean and orderly work area, inspect equipment before use, and report discrepancies immediately.
Perform duties in accordance with the company's core values.
Provide emergency and unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and perform scheduled repairs during machine service.
Perform simple machinist duties and responsibilities.
Perform mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic mechanic work.
Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders; diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments.
Perform plumbing and carpentry functions.
Use hand and power tools, electric meters, aerial lifts, and material-handling equipment.
Detect faulty operations and defective materials and report them, along with unusual situations, to proper supervision.
Complete tasks accurately with little to no safety or quality defects.
Perform other jobs as assigned.
Maintenance Technician II and III employees may fill in as a Maintenance Team Leader when needed.