Maintenance Journeyman / Technician

Company Description

Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist that develops and produces sustainable, safe and convenient solutions for automotive manufacturers as well as industrial and end customers worldwide. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €39.7 billion in 2024 and currently employs around 95,000 people in 54 countries and markets.

ContiTech is one of the world’s leading industry specialists. The Continental group sector offers its customers connected, environment-friendly, safe and convenient industry and service solutions using a range of materials for off-highway applications, on rails and roads, in the air, under and above the ground, in industrial environments, for the food sector and the furniture industry. With about 39,000 employees in more than 40 countries and sales of some 6.4 billion euros (2024), the global industrial partner is active with core branches in Asia, Europe and North and South America.
 

Job Description

Ensure manufacturing equipment is producing product in accordance to approved standards and maintain all production and support equipment to assure high efficiency and zero defects.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Properly maintain high speed automation equipment, tooling and associated machinery to designed standards.
• Meet or exceed production standards and reduce product reject rates.
• Work with Engineering to continuously improve Quality, Cycle Times, and Process Performance.
• Monitor measurement systems, SPC or other performance indicators and proactively respond to negative trends.
• Fabrication / welding.
• Skilled multi-craft technician capable of repairing electrical, mechanical, pneumatic & hydraulic devices.
• Use basic hand tools as well as micrometers, calipers, multi-meters, and other test equipment.
• Troubleshoot pneumatic/hydraulic circuits and analyze documentation in assigned area of responsibility.
• Perform basic PLC programming skills for troubleshooting equipment and associated processes.
• Capable of product evaluation, process or equipment troubles. Facilitate repairs or adjustments to improve the performance of the line and comply with quality standards.
• Assist in machine changeovers and equipment movement.
• Assist with facility management repairs.
• Perform regular PMs.
• Knowledge of 480V 3 phase.

Qualifications

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE

• A journeyman's card; or minimum of 3 years technical maintenance experience. 
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening. Relocation is not provided for this position.

ADDITIONAL  WAYS TO STAND OUT

• Associates Degree in a technical discipline plus 2-5 years of experience in mechanical maintenance.
• 3 years relevant experience.
• Automotive manufacturing experience.
• Automation of processes.
• Blueprint/schematic reading, access and read electrical, pneumatic and mechanical drawings in SAP/CSE.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

EEO-Statement:

EEO / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Continental offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Continental complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans, where they apply. To be considered, you must apply for a specific position for which Continental has a current posted job opening. Qualifying applications will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which you apply. If you would like to be considered for additional or future job openings, we encourage you to reapply for other opportunities as they become available. Further, Continental provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to Careers@conti-na.com or contact US Recruiting at 800-821-2727. This telephone line and email address are reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application, if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a call back.

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