VG Line Operator I- 1st Shift

Tenneco•Waupun, WI

About The Position

The VG Line Operator I operates and adjusts valve guide compacting presses and furnaces, and performs visual and dimensional inspections during compacting and sintering operations. The role is accountable for producing quality parts that meet customer requirements and Tenneco standards while following the facility’s quality, environmental, health, and safety systems. The operator reads production documentation, monitors and adjusts equipment and process settings, records inspection and production data, and helps identify causes of scrap and nonconforming products. The position requires completion of Level 1 training and written and practical assessments before advancement to Level 2. Overtime is required as posted weekly and may be mandated.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED is preferred.
At least one year of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to perform arithmetic using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals; compute rates and ratios; and use the metric system.
Ability to follow written, oral, or diagrammed instructions and resolve problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Highly motivated, able to work independently, and an effective team player.
Above-average mechanical ability.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including standing; handling and reaching; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, talking, and hearing; walking; and climbing or balancing.
Ability to regularly lift or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.
Required vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Safety glasses, steel-toe shoes, and hearing protection are required.

Responsibilities

Create a quality product and participate in training and preventative measures to meet customer requirements and Tenneco standards.
Follow legal requirements, safety rules, and the facility’s quality, environmental, health, and safety management systems; identify potential emergencies and report incidents to a supervisor or manager.
Read routers, production schedules, and special instructions to determine product specifications, tolerances, quantities, and processing schedules.
Record inspection and production information using forms, logs, and computer systems.
Inspect products using equipment such as micrometers, digital indicators, scales, hardness testers, optical comparators, digital controllers, flow gauges, and visual aids.
Verify equipment settings and operating controls, including press settings, feeds and speeds, temperatures, cycle times, and pressure settings, against specifications.
Start, shut down, monitor, and operate compacting presses; adjust presses for weight and OAL.
Load, unload, and operate furnaces; monitor automation at the front and back of furnaces.
Operate overhead hoists and hand jacks; load and unload containers including pans, bins, baskets, and trays.
Use statistical data to determine product conformity and analyze scrap and nonconforming parts to help identify causes of failure.
Distribute powder to the appropriate hoppers and press lines.
Monitor furnace temperatures, atmosphere, and belt speed for the sintering process.
Perform appropriate total productive maintenance (TPM) tasks and general cleaning.
Complete Level 1 training and written and practical assessments before moving to a Level 2 position.
Work required overtime as posted weekly; overtime may be mandated.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervision or management.