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Machine Operator

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$14.25 - $17/hr

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$15.75 - $20.25/hr

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Machine Operator

Smithville, TN • On-site

Tenneco
Manufacturing • 10K+ employees

$14.25 - $17/hr

Full-time

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Tenneco rating

7.1

Company rating: 7.1 out of 10

Based on 90 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

Job Title:                    Machine Operator                  

Department:             Production

Reports To:                Team Leader

I.  PURPOSE/SUMMARY

Tends one or more machine tools, special purpose machines, or industrial robots to machine metal work pieces to specifications on production basis by performing the following duties.

II. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Lifts work piece manually or using hoist and secures work piece in fixture or loads automatic feeding device.

Starts machine, engages feed, and observes operation.

Inspects and gages machined work pieces to verify conformance to specifications.

Moves machine controls and guides to adjust machine.

Replaces worn machine accessories such as cutting tools or brushes.

Adds coolant to machine reservoir and turns valve to start flow of coolant.

Files, sands, or shapes machined parts.

Cleans machined parts.

Tends machines and equipment other than machine tools.

Ensures Tenneco produces quality products and has the authority to stop production in order to correct quality problems.

Follows environmental polices and procedures and communicates concerns and issues to management.

Other duties may be assigned.

III. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

IV. JOB SPECIFICATIONS

A.  EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

High School/GED Diploma Required.

No prior experience or training, however, previous manufacturing experience will aid performance within the first few months.

B.  SKILL/CHARACTERISTICS

Ability to comprehend simple instructions, and short correspondence.  Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization.

Ability to add and subtract.  Ability to perform these operations using units of weight measurement, volume, and distance.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.  Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

C.  REMARKS

This position description is not intended to be a detailed list of job functions or responsibilities.  It outlines the essential functions of the job.  An individual may be required to perform other duties from time to time.  The company reserves the right to amend, change, or delete the contents of this description.

V.  LIST ALL MACHINES, TOOLS, SOFTWARE, ETC. USED IN THIS POSITION

N/A

VI. PHYSICAL DEMANDS

A.  ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL CONDITIONS

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 and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.  The employee frequently is required to walk and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

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 occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, liquids including oil, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock, and vibration.  The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

B.  NEED FOR DRIVING OR TRAVEL

On rare or infrequent occasions, the manager may assign a short trip to any one of several staff members.

Travel by auto or commercial carrier to attend meetings or conferences or visit customer or other plants.


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