Hourly- Block- Production Technician- Curepress- 2nd Shift- Req. 19163

Tenneco • Glasgow, KY

5d

About The Position

The Production Technician is responsible for setting up and operating friction manufacturing equipment. Production Technician assignments may include compound, cure press, bagger, preform, high-volume finish line, inspector, press unloader, and other assigned positions. The role requires producing quality product in the required quantities while following standard work, safety rules, work instructions, and direction from team leaders, supervisors, and managers.

Technicians inspect equipment and product, report equipment discrepancies, investigate quality issues, take corrective action, and accurately record scrap and production data. They maintain 5S standards and machine condition, and perform required preventative and autonomous maintenance. The position involves repetitive physical work, including lifting up to 50 pounds, and work in a heated environment and at heights.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED certification.
• Successful completion of a basic skills test.
• Successful completion of required pre-employment drug screens, background screens, and physical demands testing.
• Solid reading, writing, and mathematics skills, including decimals and fractions.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to read and interpret precise measuring instruments.
• Ability to work well with others on a team.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repetitively during a scheduled workday, potentially up to 1,200 times in an 8-hour shift.
• Ability to walk, stand, bend, stoop, twist, lift, carry, and perform overhead movement and lifting.
• Ability to work in a heated environment, climb stairs multiple times per day, and work at heights.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, clean, and healthy work area; follow safety rules and use required PPE.
• Inspect equipment before use and immediately report discrepancies.
• Inspect product for quality; investigate unacceptable product, take corrective action, and notify leadership.
• Accurately record scrap data and enter required computer data for job tickets, production logs, and other records.
• Operate machines according to standard work requirements and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Maintain and use established 5S standards and maintain machine standard condition.
• Perform preventative maintenance and complete required PMs and autonomous maintenance.
• Produce the required daily quantity of work and adjust pace to meet deadlines and schedules.
• Perform according to the company's values.
• Complete other jobs as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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