Service Technician
Date: Sep 15, 2026
Location: Seward, NE, US
Company: Tenneco
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
Tenneco, Inc.
Job Description
Job Title: OE Service Technician
Department: 09
Reports To: Department Supervisor
FLSA Status: Hourly Non-exempt
Prepared By: Sue Bowen
Prepared Date: 4/28/2010
Summary: To oversee, organize, coordinate and perform production within the OE Service area.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
1. Assist in PPAP sample build execution.
2. Development of Standardized Work Instructions.
3. Monitor control plans, SWI and routings for compliance.
4. Assure quality products are produced to meet customer specifications.
5. Be involved in direct labor, production work, (setup, operate and/or welding) 95% of the time.
6. Be able to perform all production jobs in the OE Service area.
7. Conduct and/or coordinate training of associates on OE equipment/processes.
8. Organization and management of OE Service, equipment, tooling, fixturing and gauging.
9. Provide daily update on operations to Supervisor.
Competencies
Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations.
Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed; Must be self-directed.
Education and/or Experience
High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Language Skills
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of SAP Database software.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Current Setup Operator/Machine Operator
Ability to use and interpret measuring and gauging devices
Other Skills and Abilities
Use of a computer
Use of Lockout/Tagout program
Program OE equipment
Understand, follow & locate operator instructions
Maintain work area
Keep and maintain files
Complete paperwork (tags, codes, forms, reports)
Use of a calculator
Read OE drawings
Understand dimensions and tolerances
Prepare a work schedule
Knowledge of operating and quality procedures
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 stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color 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 wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; extreme heat and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
Environmental aspects of this job include use of electrical energy, paper/paper products, generating waste paper, scrap steel, steel offal, greases, oils, lubricants, etc. and the proper disposal of said products.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Other Qualifications
End finish equipment.
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. With welding operations, full welding gear should be worn if exposed to welding flash, heat and sparks.
Environmental aspects of this job would include propane use in the forktruck, exhaust from the gas powered trucks, using and disposing of paper and office supplies.
Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities
Nearest Major Market: Lincoln