Assembly Tech 1, 2, 3 - 1st Shift

Continental•Valparaiso, IN

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent, and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic, and transportation. In 2023, Continental generated sales of €41.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 56 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 42,000 employees in more than 40 countries and sales of some 6.8 billion euros (2023), the global industrial partner is active with core branches in Asia, Europe and North and South America. Are you ready to shape the future with us? Your tasks HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT Performing machine assembly and other assembly-related tasks. Supporting critical manufacturing processes in Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost. Meeting specification requirements for products and following defined quality system requirements (work instructions, standard work, auditing), improving indicators. Using basic problem-solving skills. Participating as an active member of the production team, demonstrating the core value “For One Another.” Maintaining a safe, clean, and 5S organized work area to facilitate manufacturing functions. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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.
Continental is not able to pay relocation expenses for this opportunity.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Basic assembly skills, using the use of hand tools: wrench, screwdriver, hammer, and drill; basic measurement skills using a tape measure.
Basic mechanical experience.
Ability to lift to 25 lbs.
Ability to work 8-hour shift.
Minimum of 3 years of Assembly experience in a manufacturing environment assembling components.
Intermediate demonstrated mechanical knowledge, including the use of bridge cranes, specialized production tooling, and torque wrenches.
Intermediate measurement skills using calipers.
Experience with the safe operation of a pallet jack.
Use of forklift may be required, depending on role.
Ability to perform tasks outside of department as needed.
Demonstrated proficiency in 2 or more work areas.
Minimum of 5 years of Assembly experience in a manufacturing environment assembling components.
Advanced demonstrated mechanical knowledge.
Ability to diagnose mechanical and/or electrical equipment issues.
Ability to function as back-up to Assembly Team Lead as needed.
Minimum of 10 years of Assembly experience in a manufacturing environment assembling components.
Expert demonstrated mechanical and electrical knowledge.
Ability to diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical equipment issues.
Advanced welding and fabricating experience.

Nice To Haves

Intermediate computer skills, including the use of Microsoft applications and Outlook.
General understanding of basic safety procedures.
Experience assembly electrical components highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Performing machine assembly and other assembly-related tasks.
Supporting critical manufacturing processes in Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost.
Meeting specification requirements for products and following defined quality system requirements (work instructions, standard work, auditing), improving indicators.
Using basic problem-solving skills.
Participating as an active member of the production team, demonstrating the core value “For One Another.”
Maintaining a safe, clean, and 5S organized work area to facilitate manufacturing functions.
Other duties as assigned.