Welder - 3rd Shift (10PM-6AM)
About The Position
Tenneco Litchfield, part of the Clean Air division, is a manufacturing facility focused on producing full exhaust systems and related components for OEM and aftermarket customers. The facility serves major automotive manufacturers like General Motors, Ford, and Toyota. The production process involves three departments: Canning (assembly and sealing of catalytic converters and filters), Bending (shaping metal for exhaust systems), and Final Assembly (welding bent pipes, cans, hangers, and flanges to create complete exhaust systems). This position is for a Welder on the 3rd shift, working from 10 PM to 6 AM. Welders start at $25.47 per hour, with an additional $0.75 per hour shift premium. Pay increases are scheduled at 6 months and 1 year of employment.
Requirements
- Knowledge, skills, and experience of welding processes such as Mig and Tig.
- Ability to set up a welder, apply the appropriate weld process, inspect welds, and make necessary adjustments.
- Ability to read and understand work orders, directions, charts, forms, and safety regulations.
- Possess a high school diploma or GED.
- Ability to correctly use and read various gauges.
- Ability to work well with other employees in a team concept.
Responsibilities
- Handle materials and tools, set up appropriate weld processes, and inspect all welds and products to ensure they meet specifications.
- Perform as a team member within a cellular operating group, learning, performing, and rotating to other workstations within the cell.
- Perform duties within acceptable quality, quantity, performance, and safety standards.
- Conduct safety checks and preventative maintenance on welding equipment, ensuring good and safe working conditions, and complete daily forms.
- Apply appropriate welding processes to weld and repair parts according to specifications.
- Perform job duties within acceptable safety, environmental, quality, productivity, and performance standards as outlined in plant policies, handbooks, and work instructions.
- Work overtime as required/requested.
- Obtain necessary supplies and parts and perform proper setup of welding power supplies and controls.
- Inspect all welds to ensure they meet quality standards, troubleshoot problems, and make necessary adjustments.
- Assist other employees in the cell group when welding is not required.
- Clean the welding station and maintain neatness in surrounding work areas.
- Assist the team in 5S advancements.
- Assist in the implementation of Lean Principles.
Benefits
- Additional pay increases at 6 months and 1 year of employment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
