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VSI Line Operator I- 3rd Shift

Tenneco•Waupun, WI

About The Position

The VSI Line Operator I operates and adjusts valve seat insert compacting presses and furnaces, and assists with valve seat insert steam and temper furnaces, cryo units, and oil impregnation units. The operator performs visual and dimensional inspections during compacting, sintering, and steam/temper operations, and is accountable for producing quality products that meet customer requirements and Tenneco standards. The role follows facility quality, environmental, health, and safety systems and procedures, helps maintain a safe work environment, and reports incidents and potential emergency situations. This is a third-shift position, Sunday through Thursday, 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Overtime is required as posted weekly and may be mandated. The operator records production and inspection information, monitors and adjusts equipment and process settings, handles materials and containers, reviews nonconforming parts and scrap, and performs equipment preventive maintenance and general cleaning.

Requirements

  • Ability to read and interpret routers, production schedules, product specifications, special instructions, and safety rules and regulations.
  • Ability to operate and adjust compacting presses and operate or assist with furnaces and related equipment.
  • Ability to perform visual and dimensional inspections and use inspection equipment.
  • Ability to record production and inspection information using forms, logs, and computer systems.
  • Ability to monitor equipment and process settings and make press adjustments for weight and OAL.
  • Ability to handle materials and containers using overhead hoists and hand jacks.
  • Ability to work required overtime, which may be mandated.

Responsibilities

  • Create quality products and participate in training and preventative measures to meet customer requirements and Tenneco standards.
  • Comply with legal requirements and facility quality, environmental, health, and safety management systems; identify potential emergency situations and report incidents to a supervisor or manager.
  • Read routers, production schedules, product specifications, and special instructions.
  • 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 press settings, feeds and speeds, temperatures, cycle times, pressure settings, and other equipment controls against established standards.
  • Start, shut down, monitor, and operate compacting presses; adjust presses for weight and overall length (OAL).
  • Load, unload, and operate furnaces, and monitor automation at the front and back of furnaces.
  • Operate overhead hoists and hand jacks, and load and unload containers such as pans, bins, baskets, and trays.
  • Use statistical data to determine product conformity and analyze scrap and nonconforming parts to help determine causes of failure.
  • Distribute powder into the proper powder hoppers and press lines.
  • Monitor furnace temperatures, atmosphere, and belt speed for the sintering process.
  • Follow safety rules and regulations while performing operations.
  • Perform appropriate total productive maintenance (TPM) activities and general cleaning.
  • Work overtime as posted weekly, including mandated overtime.
  • Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor or management.

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