Production Operator

Tenneco•Greenville, MI

33d•Onsite

About The Position

At Tenneco, we don’t follow industry standards; we set them, and we don’t settle for being best-in-class because we hustle to be better than best-in-class. Whether it’s our Core Values – radical candor, simplify, organizational velocity, tenacious execution and win – or our Get Stuff Done (GSD) mindset, we’re 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, we’re 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. It’s what keeps Team Tenneco bold, driven, and unapologetically focused on pushing past limits and redefining success. Here, you’ll work alongside a team of relentless problem-solvers who are committed to making a tangible impact. If you’re ready to break boundaries, deliver results, and enjoy the ride along the way, you’ll thrive here. Want to learn more about who we are? Check out our website to discover the Tenneco Way

Requirements

High School Diploma or G.E.D.
Ability to be licensed and drive a powered industrial truck.
Ability to work all shifts.
Ability to work overtime if required.

Nice To Haves

One year manufacturing experience preferred.
Knowledge and use of precision gauging equipment preferred.
Blueprint reading preferred.
Setup, troubleshoot and operate in minimum time preferred.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos preferred.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals preferred.

Responsibilities

Setup and operate machinery in a cell concept using teamwork to meet production requirements.
Operators are required to move from machine to machine within the cell, and transfer product from machine to machine.
Meet production requirements within specification and visual standards.
Perform all quality checks, including recording paperwork of quality checks.
Perform all gage setups as required.
Pre-setup and maintenance of production tooling.
Understand and operate according to TS16949 work instructions for area.
Perform all required record keeping.
Participate in process improvement.
Maintain housekeeping in the department in order to facilitate a neat, safe, and orderly work environment.
Has the responsibility and authority to prevent non-conformances relating to product, process, and quality systems including stopping production when suspect product is being run.
Perform all other duties as assigned by a supervisor.
Assist management as appropriate, to ensure all environmental and safety regulations as well as best practices are met and/or exceeded.
Ensure the proper segregation and labeling of all waste products and recyclables, and ensure waste minimization is practiced wherever possible.
Adhere to all plant safety rules.
Perform other assignments as directed by a management representative.