Head Bolt Machine Operator (170) - 2nd Shift

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Date: Jan 16, 2025

Location: Skokie, IL, US

Company: Tenneco

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.

Pay Rate:

$19/hr + shift differential

 

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401K, Annual Incentive Plan

 

General Summary

Assist in the finishing, assembly and packaging of products. Operate manufacturing equipment to produce component parts. Set up equipment as necessary. Might make minor adjustments to equipment in order to maintain production and quality standards. Notify the Operations Supervisor of any occurrences that negatively impact production. Adhere to safety, health, and environmental guidelines.

 

Reporting Relationships:

  • Job Reports to (Please List Job Title):

Operations Supervisor
  • Job Titles and Number of Employees by Job Title Reporting to this Job:

No direct reports

 

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:




Primary Duty


Essential Duty? (Yes/No)
  1. Set up and operate equipment to assist in the assembly of products. This includes trimming, welding, cutting, coating, heating, counting and packaging.

Yes
  1. Check equipment and tool settings against specifications before operation, making adjustments when necessary.

Yes
  1. Document work completed using the appropriate procedures.

Yes
  1. Monitor inventory and alert Operations Supervisor when supplies are running low.

Yes
  1. Follow safety procedures and DRIV’s safety policy at all times. Notify the Operations Supervisor of unsafe or hazardous working conditions immediately.

Yes
  1. Manufacture, pick, and inspect products for compliance against acceptance criteria.

Yes
  1. Report issues or problems with production, quality, and safety to immediate supervisor or Coach

Yes
  1. 5S Housekeeping and work area cleaning tasks

Yes
  1. Precisely follow instructions as outlined on the press card, standard work or work instructions.

Yes
  1. Other tasks and assignments consistent with knowledge and training.

No

 

                                                                                                                

Job Requirements:

 

Education:

Successful completion of high school highly preferred but not required.

 

Experience and Skill Requirements:

Level

Typical Experience

Skills

Associate

Entry to One Year
  • Ability to read, write and run simple mathematic calculations.
  • Manual dexterity.
  • Ability to use computer and basic keyboarding.
  • Ability to communicate clearly with coworkers.

Proficient with tools and equipment needed to perform job duties.

Core

One to Three Years

Associate Skills plus:

  • Work involves complex tools and equipment or intricate assembly processes.
  • Ability to work with very precise requirements and measurements.

Senior

Three or More Years

Associate and Core Skills plus:

  • Inspect parts and identify those having quality issues.
  • Assist in resolving production problems in the work unit.

 

Physical Requirements:

The below requirements are for all job titles within this family, but may differ between each individual position:

 

  • Climb/Balance: Frequently required.
  • Stooping: Regularly required.
  • Kneeling: Regularly required.
  • Crouch/Crawl: Regularly required.
  • Bending: Regularly required.
  • Standing: Regularly required.
  • Handle Materials: Regularly required.
  • Manipulate Objects: Regularly required.
  • Vision: Ability to see objects up close or at a distance, in color, adjust focus, and use peripheral vision Regularly.
  • Lifting: Continuously lifting objects weighing 5lb – 20lb, frequently lifting objects weighing 20lb – 30lb, occasionally lifting objects 30lb – 50lb.

 

Addendum: Specifics for Area Worked

 

Position Summary:

 

Set-up and operate the head bolt packaging machine as required and adjust the machine as necessary to ensure head bolts are properly packaged.

 

 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: (Other duties may be assigned)

 

  • Set up and adjust the head bolt and roll up machines including changeovers to machine sizes.
  • Perform first article inspection.
  • Print readable bar codes and verify numbers against bills of material.
  • Perform a daily maintenance check which may include cleaning bar code printer and heating elements; troubleshoot machine issues and make machine adjustments.
  • Promptly reports quality problems and shuts down the equipment if unable to resolve.
  • Bundle finished sets or pack sets inside a pallet box as needed.

 

Qualifications - Required Skills:

 

  • Safety first mindset.
  • Ability to communicate clearly with coworkers.
  • Basic math skills.
  • Basic computer literacy.
  • Physical requirements to include but not limited to:
    • Ability to lift up to 35lbs frequently.
    • Ability to stand for an 8-hour shift.
    • Manual dexterity.
    • Stoop, bend, and crouch.

We are committed to the safety and health of our employees. We adhere to social distancing recommendations and other protocols, ensuring a safe work environment for all.


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