With more than $1B in revenue, Tennant Company is a globally recognized leader in the cleaning equipment industry. For the past 150 years, we have been passionate about developing and manufacturing innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers. At Tennant Company, we are committed to stewardship and creating a cleaner, safer and healthier world. With manufacturing, operations and sales, service, and support functions across the globe, your journey at Tennant can take you places you never expected.
PURPOSE/SCOPE:
The Intermediate Shop Rep will function within a team to assemble and manage the production from receiving parts to shipping finished machines.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Clean, Prep and Make Ready machines for Reconditioning
* Teardown and rebuild a variety of used Tennant equipment
* Perform housekeeping and 5S to keep the department clean, safe, and well organized
* Understand, participate and focus on continuous improvement activities
* Troubleshoot and adjust to build a quality product
* Perform on a minimum of models, as well as perform on other models
* Learn product through Self Study and Hands on experience and Guidance from Shop Supervisor
* Assist in all aspects of the reconditioning process
* Satisfy, in a timely and complete fashion, required service-related documentation: time sheets, repair orders, machine checklists, receiving records expense reports, inventory control forms and any other service related documents
* Process requires a moderate amount of troubleshooting and adjustment to build a quality product.
* Maintain company tools and equipment
* Perform in-process quality checks and communicate results
* Follow pre-established guidelines, procedures, plans and priorities as set by the supervisor
* Prioritize goals and rely on experience and judgment to plan work
* Take on new activities or special assignments when given
* Perform other duties as assigned
* Consistently present professional image, both in personal appearance and condition of company equipment
* Punctuality is a must for this position and individuals should have reliable means of transportation to and from work
REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
* High school diploma, GED or equivalent
* Technical Degree within a related field from an accredited institution or 2-5 years of related mechanical assembly experience
* You must be familiar with a variety of concepts, practices, and procedures within mechanical and electrical assembly
* History of continuous improvement within previous positions
* Related manufacturing experience is preferred
* Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
REQUIRED SKILLS:
* Proficient understanding of mechanical and electrical parts and how they are assembled into product systems
* Ability to proactively recognize, communicate, and elevate issues to leadership to minimize impact to line
* Ability to navigate and become proficient with Microsoft Windows, WorkForce
* Able to meet time standards in all areas of training
* Ability to effectively overcome issues (mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, etc.) commonly found within the reconditioning processes
* Ability to train others on known assembly processes
* Understands the function of the product being built and how their work impacts functional and quality results
* Ability to be trained on multiple assembly models
* Ability to follow detailed work instructions
* Ability to use basic hand tools, power tools and simple electrical devices
* Ability to work with limited direct supervision
REQUIRED INTERPERSONAL & BEHAVIORAL SKILLS:
* Ability to solve problems
* Ability to concentrate on tasks, make decisions and work calmly and effectively in a high-pressure, deadline-oriented environment
* Willingness to be flexible with time and adjust to a changing work environment
* Ability to build and maintain positive relationships, both internally and externally, while maintaining client service orientation
* Ability to use sound judgment and discretion in dealing with highly confidential information
* Consistent attendance either onsite or remotely as needed by the business
* Ability to take direction and accept supervision
* Demonstrated ability to work independently, organize and accurately prioritize work, be detail-oriented, understand when urgency is required and use good judgment in varied situations
REQUIRED PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
* You must be able to lift 60 pounds, with most items weighing between 2 and 20 pounds. Occasionally it may be required to lift items weighing up to 90 pounds. Assistance should be provided for items weighing over 60 pounds
* Position requires sitting, standing, bending, twisting, reaching, pushing and pulling
* You must be able to wear safety glasses and safety shoes
* Must be medically capable of performing all aspects of the job with the maximum amount of safety
ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURES:
* Routinely and regularly works near moving mechanical parts
* Occasionally exposed to hot conditions
* Occasionally exposed to non-toxic fumes
* Gasoline, diesel, and LP. Antifreeze, grease, lubricants, cleaning fluids/detergents, and solvents. Battery acid and related fumes. Noise to 87 decibels.
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:
* Must be able to wear safety glasses, steel-toed shoes and hearing protection
Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $48,600 - 73,100.
Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. Tennant Co. reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualifications of the selected candidate as well as internal and external equity. Total Compensation = Base Salary + Benefits
Benefits = A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), profit sharing, disability, life insurance, paid time off, and voluntary benefits!
Begin your journey with us. Let's reinvent how the world cleans.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Tennant Company is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made on the basis of individual skill, ability, reliability, productivity, and other factors important to performance. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or any other basis protected by state or federal law or local ordinance.
Tennant Company
life insurance, paid time off, 401(k), profit sharing
Aug 15, 2025