Maintenance Technician

Tenneco · Napoleon, OH

Level: Technician
Team: Reliability
Industry: Automotive
Posted: Yesterday

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level reliability role at Tenneco (automotive) in Napoleon, OH. Rigs, moves and installs all types of machinery, drive units and makes machine repairs.

Tools it names: PLC, Robotics, Welding, Tooling

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How this role compares

Against 108 other live reliability postings in Ohio.

Base pay: Not listed in this posting
Experience asked: Not stated

Skills these teams ask for most

✓ Team leadership 48%
✓ PLC 41%
✓ Welding 33%
Root cause 21%

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At a glance

Lifts up to 25 lbs

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This plant: Tenneco in Napoleon

3 other open roles at this site.

Controls Engineer · Controls
Continuous Improvement Manager · Lean / CI · Manager
Manufacturing Engineer · Manufacturing

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Responsibilities

◆The Maintenance Technician uses a variety of machine and hand tools in cutting, fitting, adjusting and fabricating parts for repair or replacement
◆Installs and maintains hydraulic, electrical, air, gas. water, steam, fire systems and facility infrastructure equipment
◆The Maintenance Technician performs PLC program trouble shooting on equipment, vision systems, robotics, motor controls and equipment repairs and installations

Job Duties

◆Performs a wide variety of electrical, general maintenance and repair duties throughout the plant
◆Rigs, moves and installs all types of machinery, drive units and makes machine repairs
◆Repairs and fabricates using Tig, Mig, Stick, acetylene/oxygen welding equipment as needed
◆Maintains and repairs the physical structure of the plant buildings and related equipment such as doors, floors, ceilings, roof leaks, plumbing fixtures, sewers and drains
◆Performs preventative maintenance on all machinery, equipment and facilities, completes required forms and paperwork as scheduled per PM Matrix
◆Techs are responsible for leaving each job in a neat and orderly condition
◆Operate company vehicles to transport maintenance material as required
◆Other duties may include limited guidance duties (i.e., answering the phone, redirecting employee questions and informing operators how long machines may be down, etc.) in the absence of a supervisor
◆Other duties as assigned

Requirements

✓High school diploma or GED

Physical Demands

This position requires manual dexterity to properly and safely manipulate tools and controls. This position requires frequent walking and standing; occasional sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

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At Tenneco, we don’t follow industry standards; we set them, and we don’t settle for being best-in-class because we hustle to be better than best-in-class. Whether it’s our Core Values – radical candor, simplify, organizational velocity, tenacious execution and win – or our Get Stuff Done (GSD) mindset, we’re determined to become the most trusted partner and best manufacturer and distributor to the transportation industry.

With a product portfolio as expansive as it is innovative, an obsessive commitment to quality and excellence, and a global presence, we’re all about getting stuff done, so we can win.

How do we make it happen? Through the Tenneco Way. Fueled by our Core Values, a winning mindset and a relentless commitment to excellence, the Tenneco Way is how we win. It’s what keeps Team Tenneco bold, driven, and unapologetically focused on pushing past limits and redefining success.

Here, you’ll work alongside a team of relentless problem-solvers who are committed to making a tangible impact. If you’re ready to break boundaries, deliver results, and enjoy the ride along the way, you’ll thrive here.

Want to learn more about who we are? Check out our website to discover the Tenneco Way

Summary

This position will perform millwright, maintenance, electrical and machine repair principles. It further requires pipefitting, electrical, welding, mechanical/electrical knowledge and the ability to use precision measuring tools, blueprints, electrical test equipment and schematic drawings.

Knowledge & Skills

•Basic computer skills needed for PLC electrical trouble shooting, programming and other maintenance related programs
•Must have a strong work ethic
•Must be well organized and a self-starter
•Must be able to follow detailed instructions
•Must have the ability to identify and solve problems and make logical decisions
•Must be able to work with precision and a high level of accuracy
•Detail oriented, professional attitude, reliable and able to focus on task at hand
•Possess strong time management skills
•Ability to set up and operate a variety of machine tools
•Ability to use hand or power tools
•Ability to weld metal parts, components or structures; able to use TIG welding equipment
•Ability to fabricate, assemble or disassemble manufactured products by hand
•Ability to understand technical operating, service or repair manuals
•Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings
•Working knowledge of gages such as dial calipers, micrometers, indicators, etc.
•Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
•Ability to interact with employees in a professional manner
•Ability to speak and write English fluently
•Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced and environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness
•Ability to perform mathematical computations such as percentages, fractions, addition, subtraction, multiplication and division quickly and accurately
•Maintenance Tech. shall require hazardous waste management training and contingency plan review, which will be given within 30 days of assuming the position and will be given annually thereafter.