Canning Line Machine Operator

Tenneco, Inc.

Job Description

Summary: Operate and setup all stations at canning lines. Be able to perform troubleshooting and analysis to ensure proper operation. Assist other Canning Line Operators as needed. There are two levels denoted C1, and C2, with C2 being the highest. Note: All requirements listed without a C2 following the requirement are requirements of all positions including C1.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Safely setup and operate the canning line, providing stuffed can’s that meets all specifications for both internal and external customers, Be able to perform daily safety checks on overhead lifting devices.

2. Be able to scan barcodes, write down part numbers, and log into warehouse tracking system to ensure each part, or skid is in the correct location both physically and in the SAP.

3. Perform Canning line changeovers, and setups. Be able to perform minor repairs and adjustments to the equipment during this process.

4. Complete all tasks required by Inspection Report. Be able to use all required gages to perform said work. (C1)

5. Be able to run and setup both CL1 and CL2. (C2).

6. Inform Supervisor or Engineer of any material discrepancies (substrate or shell defects) or shortages (lack of shells, substates, and mat). Understand criticality of defects and learn solutions to reduce defects or more easily detect them.

7. Keep canning line and surrounding area clean and inform Supervisor of any safety hazards. Place scrap/trash into proper receptacles both inside and outside the building.

8. Knowledge of machine setup parameters. How to correctly edit C-Coefficient, Stuffing Depth, Top Hat and Lower Support positions etc. (C2)

9. Ability to hit established change over times. (C2)

10. Ability to achieve an OEE of 90% or higher. (C2)

11. Make appropriate repairs as necessary. If repairs are beyond skill level or standard repairs on the equipment, notify Supervisor for issuance of a maintenance work order.  Verify proper operation after repair is completed.

Competencies                                             

Quality Focus: Emphasizes the need to deliver quality products and/or services; defines standards for quality and evaluates products, processes and/or services against those standards; creates an environment that supports continuous improvement.

Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively even when relating complex information; promotes a free flow of information through the organization; listens actively.         

Personal Development: Actively pursues growth and developmental opportunities; seeks out feedback and responds without defensiveness; continuously finds ways to improve.

Analytical Ability: Gathers relevant information systematically; considers a broad range of issues or factors; grasps complexities and perceives relationships among problems or issues; uses accurate logic in analyses.

Ability to Learn: Possesses intellectual agility; readily accepts the challenges of unfamiliar tasks; quickly grasps the essence of complex ideas.

Technical/Functional Expertise: Possesses up-to-date knowledge in the profession and industry; is regarded as an expert in the technical/functional area; accesses and uses other expert resources when appropriate; brings cross-disciplinary knowledge to bear on issues and problems.

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience                                             

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Experience with HMI (C1)

Understanding of 5S (C1)

Mechanical Ability (C1)

Experience with Robots (C2)

Language Skills                                                      

Ability to read English and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Mathematical Skills                                               

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

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.

Computer Skills

Must be computer literate and be able to use a calculator and keypad barcode scanner.

Other Skills and Abilities   

Ability to fill out paper work (tags, codes, forms, reports, etc)

Ability to read and understand an invoice, inventory paperwork/printout, and shipping/stock transfer tags.

Understand, follow and know the location of operator and safety instructions.

Ability to use Lockout/Tagout program.

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 this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

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.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, and risk of radiation. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; outside weather conditions and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.

EHS Requirements:

While performing this position, the following are job specific safety requirements: While on the Manufacturing floor, safety glasses with side shields, hearing protection, and safety shoes must be worn.

Environmental aspects of this job would include use of electrical/pneumatic energy, paper/paper products, generating waste paper, scrap steel, greases, oils, lubricants, glue, fiberglass and the proper disposal of said products.