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MIG Welders - All Shifts (Competitive Pay Based on Skill Level)

Tenneco · South Bend, IN · 1 mo ago
ManagementFull-time

MIG Welders

Tenneco South Bend is seeking MIG welders of various experience levels to join their expanding team. The position offers competitive wages and benefits, with an additional $0.50/hour shift premium for second and third shifts. Benefits begin on the first day of hire, including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, critical illness coverage, pet insurance, identity theft protection, and a 401(k) plan with company matching.

Why Join Tenneco?

  • A comprehensive benefits package that starts on your first day

  • Comprehensive training programs to support skill growth and career advancement

  • Safe and supportive work environment with a focus on behavior-based safety

  • Opportunities to learn new skills and contribute to continuous improvement

What We’re Looking For

  • MIG/TIG welding experience (all levels welcome)

  • Commitment to safety and low-defect quality work

  • Willingness to become crane certified

  • Desire to learn, grow, and help train others

  • Reliable, team-focused mindset

Job Description

This position involves performing high-quality welding of stainless steel in multiple welding positions, fabricating and assembling structural steel components, inspecting and repairing welds, and supporting the production and assembly of clean-air components. It also includes operating overhead cranes and lifting equipment safely, working in confined spaces and at heights, and passing Tenneco weld certification tests when required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Perform MIG/TIG welding on stainless steel components per engineering drawings and WPS standards

  • Weld in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions

  • Fabricate, assemble, and repair structural steel components

  • Inspect welds for quality, penetration, and compliance; repair defects as needed

  • Notify appropriate personnel of defects in a timely manner

  • Perform safety checks and preventative maintenance on equipment

  • Operate overhead cranes and lifting equipment safely

  • Weld in confined spaces and at heights, following all safety protocols

  • Train and support new welders as skill level progresses

  • Pass Tenneco weld certification testing when required

  • Weld multiple joint types (filler, lap, corner, groove, etc.)

Safety Expectations

  • Promote and support a safety-first culture

  • Identify and report unsafe conditions and stop work if needed

  • Follow all Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) policies and ISO 14001 standards

  • Understand environmental impacts of work and ensure compliance

Performance Expectations

  • Address non-conforming work and quality issues promptly

  • Stop work on suspect product until issues are corrected

  • Demonstrate accountability and ownership of results

  • Follow and contribute to 5S and continuous improvement efforts

Core Expectations

  • Maintain high standards of safety, quality, and integrity

  • Continuous learning and improvement

  • Maintain strong attendance and punctuality

  • Communicate respectfully and constructively

  • Support leadership and plant goals

Physical Demands

  • Lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs
  • Frequent standing, bending, reaching, and climbing
  • Ability to work at heights (8–10+ feet)
  • Ability to work in confined or awkward spaces
  • Exposure to industrial conditions (noise, fumes, heat, etc.)
  • Ability to wear PPE (respirators, harnesses, etc.)

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