Job Description
Job Description
Tenneco is hiring a full-time Process Operator for our 2nd and 3rd shifts at our Lake City, MN production facility. This is a union facility offering stable, long-term employment, structured wage progressions, and excellent benefits!
In this role, you will safely operate industrial machinery, monitor product quality, and collaborate with your team to produce world-class automotive components.
- Shift Premiums: Additional hourly shift differential pay for 3rd shift.
- Union Perks: Full union benefits package including comprehensive health insurance, competitive 401(k) retirement matching, guaranteed paid time off, and structured overtime opportunities under the collective bargaining agreement!
Key Responsibilities
- Operate Machinery: Safely set up, run, and monitor production equipment (welders, presses, grinders, and assembly gear)
- Quality Assurance: Inspect finished automotive parts visually and use precision gauges to ensure they meet blueprint specifications
- Line Support: Assist with tooling changeovers and perform minor, routine machine maintenance to maximize uptime
- Safety First: Maintain a clean work area and strictly follow all plant safety protocols and standard operating procedures
Candidate Requirements
- Education: High School Diploma or GED preferred
- Experience: Prior manufacturing, assembly, or machine operation experience is preferred, but on-the-job training is provided
- Skills: Ability to follow technical instructions, high attention to detail, and a dependable work ethic
- Physical Demands: Ability to stand for long periods, perform repetitive tasks, and lift up to 35–50 lbs comfortably