VG Line Operator I

Tenneco•Waupun, WI

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 WayTHIRD SHIFT Sun-Thur 11pm-7am SUMMARY: Operates and adjust valve guide compacting presses, and furnace. Performs visual and dimensional inspection at the compacting, and sintering operations by performing the following:

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred.
Minimum of one year related experience and/or training: or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rates and ratios.
Knowledge of the metric system.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Operator must be highly motivated with ability to work independently, yet be an effective team player.
Operator must have above average mechanical ability.

Responsibilities

Accountable for creating a quality product.
Participates in training to produce a quality product and uses preventative measures to ensure the customer requirements and Tenneco standards are met.
Comply with legal and other requirements to avoid injury and/or ill health to themselves and others.
Understands preventative measures and creates a safe environment by having the ability to identify potential emergency situations and reports all incidents to supervisor/ manager.
Adhere to the facility’s quality, environmental, health and safety Management Systems.
Reads routers, and production schedules for product specifications such as: dimensions, tolerance, and number of parts to be processed and when.
Read special instructions as required.
Records information for inspection and production using various form, logs, and computer systems.
Monitors product for product specifications using but not limited to the following types of inspection equipment: micrometer, digital indicators, scales, hardness tester, optical comparators, digital controllers, flow gages, and visual aids.
Verifies equipment including but not limited to proper press settings, feeds and speeds, temperatures, cycle times, pressure settings and other controls are in conformance to specification by using established standards.
Ability to start shut down, monitor and operate compacting presses.
Makes adjustments to the press for weight and OAL.
Loads, unloads and operate furnaces, monitors automation in front and back of furnaces.
Operates overhead hoists, and hand jacks. Loads and unloads various types of containers, which in include but are not limited to pans, bins, baskets and trays.
Utilizes statistical data to determine conforming product. Analyzes and monitors scrap and nonconforming parts to aid in determining cause of failure.
Distributes powder into proper powder hoppers and to the proper press lines.
Monitors the appropriate furnace temperatures, atmosphere and belt speed in relationship for the sintering process of parts.
Ability to read, interpret, and follows all safety rules and regulation while perform operations.
Performs appropriate TPM’s of the equipment and general cleaning.
Overtime is required as posted weekly and may be mandated for this position.
Any other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor/management.