Mechanical Technician (Illinois)

Continental • Mount Vernon, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Mechanical Technician at Continental, a leading tire manufacturer. The role involves troubleshooting and repairing mechanical, steam, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, including power transmission and drive systems. Key tasks include removing, replacing, and bleeding air from hydraulic systems, managing lubricants in mechanical systems, and repairing various types of piping (Ferris and Non-Ferris metal). The technician will diagnose problems using schematics and measurement devices, perform sheet metal work for repairs, and use hand and powered tools to adjust and replace worn parts. Effective communication with maintenance, engineering, and production personnel is essential. Adherence to LOTO procedures, proper PPE, and all plant, corporate, Continental, safety, Illinois, and government codes and policies is mandatory. The role requires availability for vacancy coverage and overtime and maintaining a clean, organized, and professional workspace.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Industrial Maintenance, Automotive Technology, Manufacturing Technology, or similar or Successful passing of the mechanical test and having 3-5 years of industrial mechanical experience.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.
• Ability to wear respirator, safety equipment, and safety apparatus for above ground work.
• Full range of motion in both hands and arms with the ability to use both hand and powered tools.

Nice To Haves

• Previous manufacturing facility experience

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and make quality repairs to mechanical, steam, hydraulic and pneumatic power transmission and drive systems.
• Remove, replace and bleed air from fluid on hydraulic systems before and after maintenance work.
• Remove and replace lubricant from mechanical systems eg gearboxes, bearings, slides etc.
• Troubleshoot and make quality repairs to piping, both Ferris and Non-Ferris metal, screwed, welded, flanged or otherwise coupled; shut-offs, controls, check valves, traps, strainers, and all devices normally found in process and service piping.
• Diagnose problems using the following tools: Hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical schematics, mechanical measurement devices, temperature and pressure gauges, dial gauges etc.
• Use appropriate hand tools to adjust, replace worn and broken parts of a structural, rotating, reciprocating or running nature.
• Do sheet metal work for the repair of duct work, machinery guards, drip pans, tanks, vent hoods, and various other types of equipment using light to medium gauge metal.
• Communicate with maintenance, engineering and production personnel in a positive and professional manner.
• Follow LOTO procedures and wear proper PPE to maintain a safe working environment.
• Be compliant with all plant, corporate, Continental, safety, Illinois and government codes, standards and policies.
• Perform other duties as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor or Department Manager.
• Be available for vacancy coverage and overtime as required from time to time.
• Maintain a clean, organized and professional workspace (Toolbox and equipment where work is executed).

Benefits

• Immediate Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Discounts, including tire discounts
• Employer 401k Match
• Diverse & Inclusive Work Environment with 20+ Employee Resource groups.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Quarterly incentive program
• Shift differential ($0.20 per hour for overnight shifts, $0.15 per hour for evening shifts, and $1.00 per hour for weekend shifts)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree