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Maintenance Technician

Tenneco · Smithville, TN

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Level
Technician
Team
Reliability
Experience asked
5+ years
Industry
Automotive
Posted
6 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level reliability role at Tenneco (automotive) in Smithville, TN. Be able to work at heights up to 50' in adverse conditions (extreme hot or cold).

They ask for
5+ years
Tools it names
PLC, Robotics, Welding

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How this role compares

Against 42 other live reliability postings in Tennessee.

Experience asked
Typical (5+ years)

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Team leadership 53%
  • ✓ PLC 49%
  • ✓ Welding 30%
  • EHS / safety 30%
  • Root cause 28%
  • Tooling 23%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for Robotics, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 5+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone on the team first.

At a glance

Lifts up to 50 lbs

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How to get in at this plant

Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.

  1. 1

    Pick 2–3 people on the Reliability team at Tenneco

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  2. 2

    Send a short, curious note

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  3. 3

    Turn a reply into a short call

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  4. 4

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  5. 5

    Bring proof to the interview

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This plant: Tenneco in Smithville

2 other open roles at this site.

Full description from TennecoAs posted on their careers site.Show

Responsibilities

Perform routine inspections and maintenance of industrial machinery and equipment as well as facility equipment

Diagnose and repair any malfunctions or breakdowns

Perform preventative maintenance as needed

Assist in developing maintenance plans

Maintain accurate records of all maintenance activities in electronic work order system

Ensure all safety regulations are followed

Respond to all maintenance related requests with a prompt, professional, courteous, and willingness to help demeanor

Must perform job with acceptable safety, environmental, quality, productivity, and performance standards as outlined in plant policies, handbooks, and applicable work instructions

Ability to be flexible in working traditional and non-traditional work hours, as required

Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory

A. education/experience

High school diploma or GED preferred.

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I. purpose/summary

We are looking for a skilled Maintenance Technician to be responsible for performing routine and preventative maintenance tasks on all industrial machinery and equipment. This role is also responsible for troubleshooting and repairing any issues with the machines as they arise. They are responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of our machinery and mechanical / facilities equipment.

B. skill/characteristics

Prefer 5 years of mechanical or electrical industrial experience.

Ability to differentiate colors and work safely

Ability to read and understand written materials

Ability to meet specified production standards

Ability to hear and understand oral instructions

Ability to make inspections of work performed to maintain quality standards

Ability to use hand tools and operate all Tool & Die equipment

Ability to work in difficult and hard to reach places

Ability to use all types of hand tools and to work with very close tolerances

Ability to read and comprehend electrical prints, hydraulic schematics, and PLC ladder diagrams

Ability to maneuver and adjust robot programming on primarily Fanuc and Motoman robots in a robot welding and material handling setting

Demonstrated understanding of machine electrical systems and basic troubleshooting procedures

Experience in the use of fork trucks and aerial lift devices required

Basic computer skills (email, use of tablet, Microsoft Office)

C. remarks

This position description is not intended to be a detailed list of job functions or responsibilities. It outlines the essential functions of the job. An individual may be required to perform other duties from time to time. The company reserves the right to amend, change, or delete the contents of this description.

A. environmental and social conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Be able to work at heights up to 50' in adverse conditions (extreme hot or cold).

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Ability to read and interpret drawings and blueprints.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

B. need for driving or travel

On rare or infrequent occasions, the manager may assign a short trip to any one of several staff members.

Travel by auto or commercial carrier to attend meetings or conferences or visit customer or other plants.

Travel for additional external training may be required.

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