Location: Tenneco – Blacksburg, Virginia

Department: Maintenance

Reports To: Maintenance Supervisor

Job Summary

We are seeking a hands-on and detail-oriented Maintenance Technician (Maintenance I) to support equipment reliability and facility operations within our manufacturing plant. This role is responsible for performing preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance on a wide range of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems. The Maintenance Technician plays a critical role in minimizing downtime and maximizing equipment efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine, preventive, and predictive maintenance on production equipment, machinery, and facility systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues in a manufacturing environment.
• Replace or repair defective components, including motors, bearings, sensors, belts, gearboxes, valves, and conveyors.
• Utilize tools and diagnostic equipment such as multimeters, torque wrenches, calipers, and alignment tools.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, equipment manuals, and work orders.
• Assist in installation and setup of new equipment.
• Document maintenance activities and parts usage in CMMS.
• Respond quickly to breakdowns to minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams on root cause analysis.
• Follow all safety procedures including LOTO and OSHA standards.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical training preferred.
• 2–5 years of maintenance experience in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics.
• Experience with PLCs/VFDs is a plus.
• Strong troubleshooting skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Ability to work shifts, weekends, and overtime.

Physical Requirements

• Stand and walk for extended periods (8–12 hours).
• Frequent bending, kneeling, climbing.
• Lift up to 50 lbs regularly.
• Work at heights using ladders or lifts.
• Manual dexterity for tools and equipment.
• Work in confined spaces.
• Exposure to heat, cold, noise, dust, and humidity.
• Wear PPE including steel-toed boots and safety glasses.