Tenneco · 21 hours ago
Met Lab Tech
Smithville, TN
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelTenneco is a company focused on quality assurance in welding and measurement analysis. The Met Lab Tech role involves ensuring compliance with quality procedures, performing inspections, and analyzing weld quality to meet specifications.
AutomotiveIndustrial DesignIndustrial ManufacturingInnovation ManagementManufacturingOperating SystemsProduct Design
Responsibilities
Lab compliance to quality procedures
Receiving inspection
Dock audits (production & service)
Band saw cut welds
Plasma cutter to cut to parts to size
Cut micro samples on precision cutter
Polish and etch samples using polishing wheel and acid mixture
Measure and analyze weld quality to weld specifications and record results
Report findings to production floor
Create and/or assemble required documentation for initial sample submission
Perform calibration on all gages and measurement instruments
Maintain gage calibration system
Conduct gage analysis (Gage R&R) on all gages
Provide assistance (training) to other in the proper use and care of measurement instruments
Perform Other Task As Needed To Support Quality Functions
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or GED
Good mechanical aptitude (and skills) and special perception
Ability to work independently, without direct guidance
Interpersonal communication skills
Writing skills
Math skills
Computer skills
Personal computer
Measurement tools
Microscope
Calipers
Hand Tools
Saws
Tow-motor certification (will train)
Progage
Preferred
Quality background is a plus
Previous welding analysis experience is a plus
Ability to read and interpret blueprints is a plus
Ability to read, write and understand technical documentation and complete various records and reports is a plus
Knowledge and application of SPC is a plus
Computer literacy and demonstrated logic skills – Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Lotus Notes
Company
Tenneco
Tenneco is a manufacturing company that designs and markets automotive products.
Founded in 1998
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$800MKey Investors
Apollo
2025-02-24Private Equity
2022-02-23Acquired
2021-03-17Post Ipo Debt· $800M
Leadership Team
Chintan Sopariwala
Executive Vice President, Chief Transformation Officer
John Patouhas CPA, CGMA
Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer
Recent News
Tenneco Automotive Operating Company Inc.
2025-12-02
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