CI Technician

Tenneco is one of the world’s leading designer, manufacturers and marketers of automotive products for original equipment and aftermarket customers, with approximately 78.000 team members working at more than 300 sites worldwide. Through our four business groups, Motorparts, Ride Performance, Clean Air and Powertrain, Tenneco is driving advancements in global mobility by delivering technology solutions for diversified global markets, including light vehicle, commercial truck, off-highway, industrial, motorsport and the aftermarket.

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for assisting in continuous improvement activities using lean manufacturing tools, including 5S, TPM, standardized work, time studies, through-put improvements, and waste elimination. CI Techs are expected to summarize and generate reports, coach/train Operations Leads and assist Supervisors.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Able to learn problem solving
  • Line balance chart (Yamazumi)
  • Standardized Work Combination Charts
  • Value Stream Mapping
• Willing and capable of summarizing and generating weekly and monthly reports
• Capable of taking time studies and breaking down jobs
• Capable of training to standardized work
• Audit standardized work, 5S, LPAs, quality check sheets, etc.
• Participate in workshops (C/O, 5S, through put, TPM)
• Create basic 2D CAD drawings
• Coach Operations Leads and Training Buddies (Mentors) and assist Production Supervisors
• Coaches team members on adherence to safety procedures, including correct use of PPE, daily safety checks and workplace inspections.
• Coach team members to adhere to standard operating procedures.
• Provides timely and effective feedback to help team members to strengthen specific skills needed to accomplish a task or solve a problem.
• Escalates issues and/or successes of the cell to the Production Supervisors or manager as necessary.
• Assist in resolving problems during the launch period of new products or engineering changes & improve the production process.
• Help develop/implement the plants 5S improvement plan.
• Assists in implementing the plant continuous improvement plan.
• Collect data as needed for improvements, OFI (Opportunity for Improvement), Savings projects (WAVE), etc.
• Additional duties may be assigned as needed.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION:

• High school equivalent or higher education.

EXPERIENCE:

• Work experience in the automotive parts industry preferred.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Some understanding of lean manufacturing, waste elimination, problem-solving & 5S principles.
• Must be able to use Email and Excel programs, Microsoft Word & PowerPoint knowledge are a plus
• Must be able to learn new programs and manipulate data using filtering, sorting, Pivot Tables, etc.
• Ability to perform basic 2D CAD functions or the ability to learn 2D CAD
• Self-driven to complete tasks on time at a high pace
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Demonstrated professional and ethical leadership skills
• Able to read, write, and perform basic math skills
• Able to communicate effectively
• Must have the ability to carry out instructions, provided in written, oral or diagram forms.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals and product and process specifications.
• Ability to prepare routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to adapt to changing work requirements

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Flexibility to work long hours and other work schedules as needed
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Extensive standing, walking, climbing, stooping, bending over, reaching, twisting, arm wrist and hand motion, pushing, pulling
• Manual dexterity
• Good visual ability
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts and vehicles
• Skin exposure to chemical – based fluids such as coolant, drawing compounds, lubricating oils, etc

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

(The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Varying temperatures (cold to hot)
• Infrequent exposure to outside weather environment
• Fast – paced work environment
• Small, confined space around some machines/equipment
• Wet, slippery floors in some areas

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.