About this role
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 The Welder Process Technician reports to the Production Supervisor and serves as the technical resource for welding operations and is responsible for supporting, maintaining, troubleshooting, and continuously improving welding processes. This position trains and mentors welders, supports new product launches and builds, and works closely with Engineering, Quality, and Operations teams to ensure compliance with customer specifications and manufacturing standards. This position provides technical support to production welders, assists with changeovers and process validation, and ensures weld procedures and specifications are consistently followed. Additionally, the This position is 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 EHSMS Training Assessment for this position. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides day-to-day technical direction and support to welders while working in partnership with the Production Supervisor. Conducts welding processes including MIG/TIG of stainless-steel components in accordance with engineering drawings, WPS’s, and quality standards. Demonstrates ability to weld flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead. Fabricates, assembles, and repairs structural steel parts and assemblies. Sets a good example when handling materials, tools, set-up, and completing appropriate weld processes and inspections of all welds for accuracy, penetration, and quality to ensure specifications are met. This includes doing disposition and repair of product that does not meet weld specifications and escalating appropriately when defects are noted and in a timely manner. Troubleshoots welding process, equipment, tooling, fixture, and quality issues to minimize downtime and maintain production requirements. Communicates welding-related process concerns, quality issues, equipment status, and ongoing corrective actions across shifts and multiple departments to ensure continuity of operations and consistent process execution. Demonstrates ability to weld flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead and serves as the technical resource for production welders providing guidance on weld techniques, procedures, quality standard, and process improvements. Conducts root cause investigations and supports corrective and preventive actions related to welding defects, scrap, rework, equipment, and customer concerns. Leads and participates in Kaizen events, process improvement projects, and problem solving activities. Fabricates, assembles, and repairs structural steel parts and assemblies. Maintains required welding certifications and assists in administering weld qualification testing and recertification activities. Performs all necessary safety checks and preventive maintenance on welding equipment to ensure good, safe, working conditions and complete the daily sheets. Operates overhead cranes and lifting equipment to position materials, following all safety protocols. Rotates to positions that require welding within confined spaces as well as welding at elevated heights, adhering to all safety procedures and fall protection requirements. Ability to weld in any location and train new welders. Team members must pass the Tenneco Weld Certification practical evaluation when required to continue in the position. Ability to weld multiple joint types including but not limited to filler, lap, corner, square groove, and V groove. GENERAL DUTIES: 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 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. 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 JOB REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION: High School Diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or relevant coursework preferred. EXPERIENCE: 1 year of previous MIG/TIG welding experience preferred. Ability to pass Tenneco’s Weld Certification practical evaluation Ability to set up welder, apply corresponding WPS, visually inspect weld, and make necessary adjustments. Ability to read and understand work orders, directions, charts, forms, WPS’s and safety procedures. Ability to correctly use and read various gauges. Ability to work in a team environment. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: (The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.) Ability to lift, push, pull up to 50 lbs. Extensive standing, walking, climbing, stooping, bending over, reaching, twisting, arm wrist and hand motion, pushing, pulling Comfortable with and able to maintain balance and coordination when working at heights of 8-10 feet or more above ground level. Capability to reach overhead and work in confined or awkward positions for extended durations. Ability to visually inspect equipment and systems, including close and distance vision. Tolerance for exposure to industrial equipment and systems including noise, vibration, dust, fumes, temperature variations, and weld flash. Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) includes harnesses, hard hats, gloves, and respirators as needed. Ability to work in small, confined spaces around some machines/ equipment. Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities