Job Description

Maintenance Technician

Tracking Code: 189398
Job Location: South Bend, IN
Country: United States

Job Description

Tenneco hasExcellent benefit optionsthat starts upon date of hire, including a medical PPO and high deductible option, dental, vision (basic and enhanced option), life insurances, critical illness, pet insurance, life lock, and other benefit options. Also, there is a 401(k) with an enhanced contribution and matching program. Rate of pay for an experienced Maintenance Technician is $35.70 per hour. Plus night premium is another $.50 for second and third shifts. Most positions will start either on 2ndor 3rd (Monday through Friday) and the hours are 2:45 pm. to 11:15 p.m. or 10:45 p.m. to 7:15 a.m.

Maintenance Techniciansinstall, maintain, and repair machinery, equipment, physical structures as well as pipe and electrical systems. This requires following specifications, blueprints, manuals, and schematic drawings. It also requires the use of hand tools to repair, as well as test machinery and equipment to inspect and ensure proper functioning of machines. This is an advanced position that involves considerable knowledge of the varied machines and equipment noted under the principal duties and responsibilities section. All positions are responsible for contributing to a safe work place and minimizing negative environmental impacts by complying with the EHS policies, procedures, and work instructions outlined in the training assessment for this position.

Required Skills

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Maintains production equipment and machinery in all parts of the plant, ensuring that this equipment functions to specification. The repair of machine breakdowns occurs on a continuous basis. Have working knowledge of the equipment and processes.
Implements the Preventative Maintenance Program, which includes performing required scheduled maintenance on all machines, as well as following Manufactures suggested maintenance schedules. This occurs on a regular basis.
Maintenance of non-production and other facility equipment on an as needed basis.
Compressors
Shop repairs (Mechanical and Electrical)
Online PLC troubleshooting and programming
Computer literacy
Basic Fabrication (Welding, Metal Work)
Machining (Lathe & Milling operations/fabrication in Prototype)
Installs new equipment, performs safe Rigging and Moving equipment operation. Works on special projects as indicated by the Maintenance Manager.

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Work safe, smart, and effectively.
Do your best.
Support teamwork and Respect fellow Team Members.
Continue learning.
Be on time.
Abide by our values (Integrity, One Team, Make Tomorrow Better, and Will to Win).
Demonstrate high standards of performance, integrity, and ethics.
Have a positive attitude.
Focus on quality.
Keep work areas clean and organized.
Take ownership, responsibility, and accountability for your actions.
Initiate continuous improvement.
Treat the business as if you own it.

Required Experience

We are looking for someone with Journeyman Maintenance status, or equivalent of approximately four to ten years prior experience as a Maintenance Technician. Additional numerical control or computerized numerical control machine experience is desirable along with hydraulic and pneumatic systems experience. A Highschool diploma or GED is preferred. Tenneco values Integrity and Team participation in Making tomorrow better with a Will to win. It is reflected in everything that we do and we are looking for candidates that value those same things. If this seems like something you would be interested in, please apply today. All applicants must apply online for this and other positions atwww.tenneco.com/careers. Please search for South Bend, IN. Also, an attached resume will better your chances of being contacted.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/etc.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be able to lift approximately 60 to 80 pounds occasionally, 25 pounds frequently, and under 10 pounds continuously.
On a continuous basis (100% of the time) must be able to stand and walk.
Must be able to climb ladders, scaffolding, and stairs on a frequent (up to 66% of the time) basis.
Must be able to maintain body equilibrium (balance) to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching on slippery or dirty surfaces.
Must be able to continuously stoop by bending from the waist.
Must be able to occasionally kneel (up to one-third of the time).
Must be able to occasionally crouch by bending the body downward and forward and bending the legs and spine.
Will rarely (less than 10% of the time) need to crawl by moving about on hands and knees.
Will need to continuously reach by extending the hands and arms in any direction.
Must be able to frequently reach, handle and finger.
Must have good near acuity (clarity of vision at 20” or less) as well as good depth perception (three-dimensional vision).

APTITUDES

The following aptitudes are needed in at least a medium degree, ranging from slightly below to slightly above average as compared to the normal population:

Intelligence/general learning ability.
Verbal/ability to perform arithmetic operations quickly and accurately.
Numerical/ability to perform arithmetic operations quickly and accurately.
Motor coordination/ability to coordinate eyes, hands or fingers rapidly and accurately to make precise moments.
Finger dexterity/ability to move fingers and manipulate small objects with the fingers rapidly and/or accurately.

The higher degree of aptitude is needed, as would be found in the highest third (exclusive of the top 10%) of the population:
Clerical perception/ability to perceive pertinent detail in verbal or tabular material.
Eye-hand-foot coordination/ability to move hand and foot with each other in accordance with visual stimuli.
Color discrimination/ability to perceive similarities or differences in colors, shades, or contrasting combinations.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to gender, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other protected class.

This job was posted on Sat Aug 06 2022 and expired on Thu Aug 18 2022.

Minimum $34K /yr

$44K /yr Average

Maximum $70K /yr

Tasks

Inspect, operate, or test machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.

Dismantle machines, equipment, or devices to access and remove defective parts, using hoists, cranes, hand tools, or power tools.

Perform routine maintenance, such as inspecting drives, motors, or belts, checking fluid levels, replacing filters, or doing other preventive maintenance actions.

Diagnose mechanical problems and determine how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs, as necessary.

Repair machines, equipment, or structures, using tools such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, wrenches, or equipment such as precision measuring instruments or electrical or electronic testing devices.

Maintain or repair specialized equipment or machinery located in cafeterias, laundries, hospitals, stores, offices, or factories.

Assemble, install, or repair wiring, electrical or electronic components, pipe systems, plumbing, machinery, or equipment.

Clean or lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, or other parts of machinery.

Adjust functional parts of devices or control instruments, using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, or straightedges.

Order parts, supplies, or equipment from catalogs or suppliers.

Plan and lay out repair work, using diagrams, drawings, blueprints, maintenance manuals, or schematic diagrams.

Perform general cleaning of buildings or properties.

Paint or repair roofs, windows, doors, floors, woodwork, plaster, drywall, or other parts of building structures.

Operate cutting torches or welding equipment to cut or join metal parts.

Record type and cost of maintenance or repair work.

Assemble boilers at installation sites, using tools such as levels, plumb bobs, hammers, torches, or other hand tools.

Test and treat water supply.

Perform routine maintenance on boilers, such as replacing burners or hoses, installing replacement parts, or reinforcing structural weaknesses to ensure optimal boiler efficiency.

Install equipment to improve the energy or operational efficiency of residential or commercial buildings.

Set up and operate machine tools to repair or fabricate machine parts, jigs, fixtures, or tools.

Train or manage maintenance personnel or subcontractors.

Align and balance new equipment after installation.

Provide groundskeeping services, such as landscaping or snow removal.

Inspect used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements, using rules, calipers, micrometers, or other measuring instruments.

Fabricate or repair counters, benches, partitions, or other wooden structures, such as sheds or outbuildings.

Position, attach, or blow insulating materials to prevent energy losses from buildings, pipes, or other structures or objects.

Estimate costs to repair machinery, equipment, or building structures.

Grind and reseat valves, using valve-grinding machines.

Design new equipment to aid in the repair or maintenance of machines, mechanical equipment, or building structures.

Lay brick to repair or maintain buildings, walls, arches, or other structures.

Skills

Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Equipment Selection - Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.

Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

Operation and Control - Controlling operations of equipment or systems.

Equipment Maintenance - Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.

Troubleshooting - Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.

Repairing - Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

Knowledge

Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Building and Construction - Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.

Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Public Safety and Security - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.