Job Description – Machine Operator ABOUT TENNECO 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. 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. 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ABOUT THE ROLE Machine Operators execute and optimize one or more manufacturing processes in the production of fluid mounts, torque rods, and related components. This role ensures safe, efficient machine operation while upholding the highest standards of safety and quality and consistently meeting production targets. Operators actively support lean manufacturing initiatives, apply disciplined execution practices, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts. Through collaboration across production, materials, and logistics teams, they help enhance safety performance, delivery reliability, and overall operational effectiveness. Work Environment Manufacturing environment with potential exposure to extreme heat, noise, dust, odors, and moving equipment. Compensation: <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Lucida Sans Unicode', sans-serif">Starting Pay: $20.23 – $22.98 per hour</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Lucida Sans Unicode', sans-serif">Shift Premiums: $1.00/hour for 2nd shift; $0.75/hour for 3rd shift</li> </ul> Benefits (Effective Day One): <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Lucida Sans Unicode', sans-serif">Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Lucida Sans Unicode', sans-serif">401(k) Retirement Plan</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Lucida Sans Unicode', sans-serif">Vacation and Paid Time Off (PTO)</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Lucida Sans Unicode', sans-serif">15 Paid Holidays Annually</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Lucida Sans Unicode', sans-serif">Tuition Reimbursement Program</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Lucida Sans Unicode', sans-serif">Product Reimbursement Program</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Lucida Sans Unicode', sans-serif">Perfect Attendance Bonus</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Lucida Sans Unicode', sans-serif">Employee Assistance Program (EAP)</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Lucida Sans Unicode', sans-serif">Employee Recognition Programs</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Lucida Sans Unicode', sans-serif">Employee Discounts and Events</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Lucida Sans Unicode', sans-serif">Opportunities for Growth and Advancement</li> </ul> KEY RESPONSIBILITIES <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 48.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Operate machinery, rep presesses, assembly lines, and other production equipment</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 48.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Produce parts according to work orders, engineering specifications, and material control instructions</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 48.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Maintain required production levels while ensuring all parts meet quality standards</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 48.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Perform first-piece inspections and ongoing in-process inspections to verify conformance to specifications</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 48.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Prepare (prep) parts for final production, including removing flash and checking for defects.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 48.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Set up machines to job requirements</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 48.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Monitor machine operations to detect defects, malfunctions, or material issues</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 48.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Measure workpieces using appropriate measuring tools to verify dimensional accuracy</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 48.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Complete and maintain accurate production, scrap, and quality documentation</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 48.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Participate in job rotation and cross-training to support operational flexibility and ergonomic practices</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 48.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Follow all safety policies, procedures, and 5S workplace organization standards</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 48.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Identify and report equipment or quality concerns to supervision</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 48.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Maintain a clean and organized work area</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt 48.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Perform all other additional duties as assigned</li> </ul> JOB REQUIREMENTS Education and Experience: <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Lucida Sans Unicode', sans-serif">High school diploma or GED required</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Lucida Sans Unicode', sans-serif">Previous manufacturing experience preferred</li> </ul> Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Lucida Sans Unicode', sans-serif">Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, to read, understand, and follow instructions, safety rules, job specifications, and operating manuals.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Lucida Sans Unicode', sans-serif">Ability to write and comprehend simple correspondence and complete required documentation in English</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Lucida Sans Unicode', sans-serif">Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Lucida Sans Unicode', sans-serif">Strong verbal and written communication skills</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Lucida Sans Unicode', sans-serif">Ability to recognize operating errors and take appropriate corrective action</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Lucida Sans Unicode', sans-serif">Ability to produce quality parts while maintaining required production levels and quality standards</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Lucida Sans Unicode', sans-serif">Ability to inspect and prepare (prep) parts according to specifications</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Lucida Sans Unicode', sans-serif">Proficient in the use of basic hand tools and measuring instruments</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Lucida Sans Unicode', sans-serif">Ability to maintain accurate production and quality records</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Lucida Sans Unicode', sans-serif">Ability to participate in job rotation and cross-training initiatives</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Lucida Sans Unicode', sans-serif">Comfortable working in a team-oriented manufacturing environment</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Lucida Sans Unicode', sans-serif">Good attitude</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Lucida Sans Unicode', sans-serif">Knowledge of and commitment to 5S workplace organization standards</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Lucida Sans Unicode', sans-serif">Ability to perform other duties as assigned</li> </ul> Physical Demands <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Lucida Sans Unicode', sans-serif">Prolonged standing with frequent use of hands to handle tools and materials</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Lucida Sans Unicode', sans-serif">Frequent reaching, bending, crouching, walking, and stooping</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Lucida Sans Unicode', sans-serif">Regular lifting of up to 40 pounds; heavy lifting may be required</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Lucida Sans Unicode', sans-serif">Visual acuity includes close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Lucida Sans Unicode', sans-serif">Ability to move throughout the manufacturing facility safely and efficiently</li> </ul> We don’t want average. We want exceptional. We want someone who’s hungry to build, unafraid to challenge, and bold enough to lead with empathy, speed, and precision. Sound like you? Let us know. Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities

Machine Operator (Angola, IN, US) @ Tenneco Automotive

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