2nd Shift Tool & Die Journeyman

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

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

2-year certificate from college or technical school or 3 years' experience in machine tool and manufacturing process operations.  Blueprint reading and fabricating to specifications experience.  Demonstrated proficiency in the operation of mills, drills, lathes, grinders, and saws.

 

POSITION SUMMARY:

Analyzes specifications, lays out metal stock, sets up and operates machine tools, and fits and assembles parts to fabricate and repair metalworking dies, cutting tools, jigs and fixtures, gauges, and machinists' hand tools by performing the essential functions listed in the next section.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Studies specifications such as blueprints, sketches, models or descriptions, and visualizes product to determine materials required and machines to be used to fabricate parts.
• Computes dimensions, plans layout, and determines assembly method and sequence of operations.
• Measures, marks, and scribes metal stock for machining.
• Sets up and operates machine tools such as lathes, milling machine, drills and grinder to machine parts.  Verifies conformance of machined parts to specifications.
• Lifts machined parts and positions.  Secures parts on surface plate or work table.
• Smooths flat and contoured surfaces.  Fits and assembles parts together into assemblies and mechanisms.
• Verifies dimensions, alignments, and clearances.
• Heat treats tools or parts.
• Examines standard or previously-used dies, tools, and jigs and fixtures.  Recommends design modifications regarding construction and function of part.
• Develops specifications from general descriptions for specialty tools and draws or sketches design of product.
• Monitors/promotes environmental, health, safety, and housekeeping within area of responsibility.
• Follows all environmental, health, and safety procedures, rules, and policies.

*This list may not be all-inclusive and may include other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

 

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: 

Tool & Die Journeyman certification preferred.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

The physical demands described here are representative