Maintenance Journeyman / Technician

Continental•Auburn, IN

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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.