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Maintenance Technician

Tenneco · South Bend, IN

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Level
Technician
Team
Reliability
Industry
Automotive
Posted
9 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level reliability role at Tenneco (automotive) in South Bend, IN. 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.

Tools it names
5S, PLC, Welding, EHS / safety

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How this role compares

Against 70 other live reliability postings in Indiana.

Experience asked
Not stated

Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ PLC 52%
  • Team leadership 48%
  • ✓ Welding 38%
  • Root cause 21%

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

Stands out: this posting asks for 5S, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

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This plant: Tenneco in South Bend

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responsibilities

section. This position is responsible for contributing to a safe work place and minimizing negative environmental impacts by complying with the EHS policies, procedures, work instructions outlined in the EHSMS Training Assessment for this position.

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 Manufacturer’s 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)
  • ◆Installs new equipment, performs safe Rigging and Moving equipment operation. Works on special projects as indicated by the Maintenance Manager.

requirements

and operational controls established under its EHSMS, works towards achieving established objectives and targets, and conforms to procedures consistent with the ISO 14001 standard.

  • ✓All team members will understand all the environmental aspects of his/her job. An employee should report, and if necessary, stop any activity that does not conform to the policy or may injure himself/herself.

Experience

  • ✓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 hydra
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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

Tenneco has Excellent benefit options that 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 a a Maintenance Technician starts at $39.16 per hour and progresses to $40.16 an hour. We are looking for someone that is able to work any shift.

The Maintenance Tech position installs, maintains, and repairs machinery, equipment, physical structures as well as pipe, exhaust, 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

Safety expectations

  • •Promotes and actively supports a safety-first workplace culture, identifies and reports unsafe conditions, and stops work when necessary to ensure safety.
  • •All team members abide by the location’s Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) policy which is enforced by the local leadership, complies with the legal and other

Performance expectations

  • •Identifies and addresses non-conforming work, materials, or procedures within a timely manner
  • •Each team member has the authority to initiate action to prevent the occurrence of non-conformities relating to the product, process and quality system and has the authority to stop further work on non-conforming suspect product until the deficiency or conditions have been corrected.
  • •Takes ownership of work by demonstrating accountability for results and being honest and transparent when things do not go to plan.
  • •Follows 5S principles by maintaining, cleaning, organizing, and improving the areas. Also, by making suggestions to get to the next level of excellence and then doing it again.

Core expectations

  • •Consistently meets high standards of safety, quality, integrity, and performance.
  • •Demonstrates a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
  • •Maintains regular attendance and punctuality.
  • •Demonstrates a willingness to hold tough conversations with others while seeking first to understand, speaking with respect, and with the purpose of making things better.
  • •Supports the leadership team as needed to meet the plant and business unit objectives.
  • •All other duties as assigned

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