Mechanical Technician (Illinois)

Continental•Mount Vernon, IL

15d•Onsite

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 €19.7 billion in 2025 and currently employs around 78,000 people in 54 countries and markets. This role involves troubleshooting and performing quality repairs on mechanical, steam, hydraulic, and pneumatic power transmission and drive systems. Responsibilities include removing and replacing components, bleeding air from hydraulic systems, and managing lubricants in mechanical systems. The technician will also repair piping systems, diagnose problems using schematics and measurement devices, and perform sheet metal work for equipment repairs. Effective communication with maintenance, engineering, and production personnel is essential, along with strict adherence to LOTO procedures, PPE usage, and all applicable plant, corporate, state, and government codes and policies. The role requires availability for vacancy coverage and overtime as needed, and maintaining a clean and organized 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.
Continental is not able to pay relocation expenses for this opportunity.

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).