Mold Support Specialist - 1st Shift

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 Title : DRIV Producer

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt

Department / Group : Date : 9 / 20 / 2022

Date : 9 / 20 / 2022

General Summary

Knowledge and skills beyond that of an Operator through work on manufacturing equipment, machinery or information systems.

Responsible for troubleshooting equipment malfunctions. Complete work that meets production and quality standards. Notify the Operations Supervisor of any occurrences that negatively impact production.

This Team Member typically has acquired the general knowledge and skills of the Operator. 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)

• Perform duties in the assigned work area, which include machine and specialized equipment operations, mill operations, shipping and receiving, materials handling, warehouse and dock, quality, laser cutting, mold cleaning, high rise / turret truck and others.
• Set Up, Operate or shut down equipment and run computer programs needed to complete and document work assignments.
• Follow safety procedures and DRIV’s safety policy at all times. Notify the Operations Supervisor of unsafe or hazardous working conditions immediately.
• Follow Quality Management System requirements as outlined for the job. Suggests ways for continual improvement for the work unit assigned and to ways to improve efficiencies between work units.
• Perform visual, and functional inspection according to engineering drawings / specifications and general quality Inspection.
• Certified or has the ability to be certified to complete 1st article checks.
• Precisely follow written instructions as outlined on press cards, standard work, or work instructions.
• 5S Housekeeping and work area cleaning tasks
• Resolve minor issues that hinder or slow the progress in the work area.
• Other tasks and assignments consistent with knowledge and training.

Job Requirements : Education :

Education :

Successful completion of high school highly preferred but not required.

Experience and Skill Requirements :

Level

Typical Experience

Skills

Associate

One to Two Years

• Proficient with tools, programs and equipment needed to perform job duties.
• Work assignments are fairly routine and work is closely supervised.

Core

Two to Four Years

Associate Skills plus :

• Set-up machines and systems used to complete work.
• Troubleshoot equipment.
• Complete quality inspections
• Works under general supervision.

Senior

Four Years or More

Associate and Core Skills plus :

• Assist others when complex issues arise in area of expertise.
• Able to program machines and equipment and has the skills to work in various areas of the manufacturing facility.
• Works independently to complete assignments.
• Might interface with Engineering and Quality Technicians to resolve issues or handle special projects / requests.

Physical Requirements :

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

• Climb / Balance : Regularly 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 20lb 40lb, and occasionally or seldom lifting objects 40lb 75lb.

Addendum : Specifics for Area Worked

Mold Support Systems Specialist

• Assists production employees with operational problems on all shifts with the ability to obtain production 1 st Article Sample Approval (checking parts against acceptance criteria, completing paperwork, and submitting parts for approval).
• Supports daily operations at the press with mold troubleshooting, assembly / disassembly, and minor (nonmachine shop) repair work.
• Disassembles, repairs, cleans, and reassembles all mold types including complex valve gate style cold runner systems, and orders parts / machine inventory as necessary.
• Moves molds and mold components for viewing, cleaning, shipping / receiving, and repair, using lift trucks and hoists.
• Operates tools and machines necessary for mold cleaning, preventative maintenance, and mold repair.
• Removes and installs rubber injection molds into a variety of presses using various tools and power mold trucks.
• Removes and installs rubber injection molds into preheat ovens and storage racks using power mold trucks

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.