Plant IV Curing Setup Technician

Continental•Mount Vernon, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Plant IV Curing Setup Tech will be responsible for setting up and making mold changes for Passenger Truck Tire Curing Presses. This includes the removal and installation of all bladders, cleaning and drilling venting in molds, and making minor adjustments to presses as needed. The role may also involve assisting with spraying and loading of Passenger Tire Presses. The technician must be proficient in making mold and bladder changes, installing recipes, building and tearing down bladders, drilling and cleaning molds, and maintaining data input. Additionally, the technician will perform minor mechanical adjustments and emergency repairs, chase scrap, conduct first tire and first bag checks, and perform squeeze, cure cycle, and cure temperature audits. Serial changes in molds are also a key responsibility. The technician must adhere to all plant policies, environmental policies, and safety policies, and be certified to operate a forklift. Effective communication with other set up techs, curing supervision, press operators, and supplying departments is essential. The role requires following standard practices to ensure quality and quantity production, maintaining a neat and orderly work area, and performing other duties as directed by supervision. Ensuring all ESH procedures, policies, and legal requirements are implemented and monitored is also a critical aspect of the job. Note: This role may not be inclusive of all work required and may be updated as needed.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED and 1 year Continental Manufacturing experience or 2 years mechanical experience.
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.
Must be certified to operate a Fork Lift through the Safety Department.

Nice To Haves

Previous manufacturing experience
Associates Degree

Responsibilities

Set up and make mold changes for Passenger Truck Tire Curing Presses.
Removal and installation of all bladders.
Clean and drill venting in molds.
Make minor adjustments to presses as needed.
Assist spraying and loading of Passenger Tire Presses as necessary.
Make mold and bladder changes.
Install recipes.
Build and tear down bladders.
Drilling molds.
Cleaning of molds in press.
Maintain data input.
Make minor mechanical adjustments and emergency repairs.
Chase Scrap.
Do first tire check and first bag check.
Squeeze audits.
Cure cycle audits.
Cure temperature audits.
Serial changes in molds.
Follow all plant policies, environmental policies and plant and departmental safety policies.
Be certified to operate a Fork Lift through the Safety Department.
Effectively communicate with other set up techs, curing supervision, and curing press operators, and supplying departments.
Follow standard practices and perform all work necessary to promptly and accurately obtain quality and quantity production.
Keep work areas neat, clean, and aligned and orderly.
Perform other duties as directed by the PLT Curing Supervisor, Lead Supervisor, or Department Manager.
Ensure all ESH procedures, policies and legal requirements are implemented and monitored.