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

Tenneco South Bend is growing this summer and fall and we are excited to add MIG welders of various experience levels to our expanding team. If you enjoy welding and want to join an established company with excellent benefits starting on your first day of hire, we want to hear from you.

Wages are competitive and based on skill level, experience, and weld test results, allowing candidates at all levels to earn according to their abilities—with higher earning potential for advanced skills. An additional $0.50/hour shift premium is paid for second and third shifts. We are hiring for all shifts.

Why Join Tenneco?

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that begins on your date of hire, including:

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    • Medical (PPO and High Deductible plans)
    
    
    • Vision (basic and enhanced options) and Dental
    
    
    • Life insurance and Critical illness coverage
    
    
    • Pet insurance and Identity Theft protection
    
    
    • 401(k) with enhanced contribution and company match
    
    
    
    
  
  
  
  

Work Environment & Culture

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    • Clean, well-lit, indoor facility
    
    
    • Strong team-oriented and continuous improvement mindset
    
    
    • Behavior-based safety-first culture
    
    
    • Combination of online and hands-on training programs
    
    
    • Opportunities to grow your skills and advance your career
    
    
    
    
  
  
  
  

What We’re Looking For

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    • MIG 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

General Summary

This position is responsible for performing high-quality welding of stainless steel in multiple welding positions. This role applies appropriate welding processes to meet specifications, inspects and repairs welds, and supports the production and assembly of clean-air components. Work may include confined spaces, elevated heights, and overhead crane operation. This position also supports a safe workplace and minimizes environmental impact by following all EHS policies and procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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  • 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.)
  
  
  
  

General Duties

Safety Expectations

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • Maintain high standards of safety, quality, and integrity
  
  
  • Demonstrate continuous learning and improvement
  
  
  • Maintain strong attendance and punctuality
  
  
  • Communicate respectfully and constructively
  
  
  • Support leadership and plant goals
  
  
  • Perform other duties as assigned
  
  
  
  

Job Requirements

Education

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  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  
  
  • Additional technical education preferred
  
  
  
  

Experience

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  • 1+ year MIG/TIG welding experience preferred
  
  
  • Ability to pass weld certification test
  
  
  • Ability to set up welding equipment and apply WPS
  
  
  • Ability to read work instructions, drawings, and gauges
  
  
  • Ability to work in a team environment
  
  
  
  

Physical Demands

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  • 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.)
  
  
  
  

Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities