Plant IV Final Finish Setup Tech

Continental•Mount Vernon, IL

3d•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. Tire solutions from the Tires group sector make mobility safer, smarter, and more sustainable. Its portfolio encompasses car, truck, bus, two-wheel, and specialty tires as well as smart solutions and services for fleets and tire retailers. Continental has been delivering top performance for more than 150 years and is one of the world’s largest tire manufacturers. In fiscal 2024, the Tires group sector generated sales of 13.9 billion euros. Continental's tire division employs more than 57,000 people worldwide and has 20 production and 16 development sites. The Plant IV Final Finish Setup Tech will set up and adjust Final Finish equipment, including but not limited to, TUO, Micro-poise, Balance Grinders, Conicity Grinders, SOL, Geometry, and Gantry controls. This role involves using electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic knowledge to set up, detect, adjust, and correct equipment. The technician will make necessary setups and adjustments following company standards, observe and adjust machinery for continuous operations, and supervise the first tire run after setup or adjustments, approving it for production. They must react quickly to equipment downtime or other extraordinary conditions, notifying supervision when such issues occur. The role is responsible for ensuring correct entry and recording of labor time and performing all work indicated, required, or assigned by supervision to ensure high machine efficiency and quality production, following standard practices and instructions with a high degree of accuracy. Other duties may be assigned by the Supervisor or Department Manager. Ensuring all ESH procedures, policies, and legal requirements are implemented and monitored is also a key responsibility. 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.
Will not sponsor individuals for employment visas now or in the future for this job posting.
No relocation assistance is offered for this position.

Nice To Haves

Previous manufacturing experience or Associates Degree

Responsibilities

Setup and adjust Final Finish equipment to include, but not limited to, TUO, Micro-poise, Balance Grinders, Conicity Grinders, SOL, Geometry, Gantry controls, etc.
Setup, detect, and adjust and correct equipment using electrical, mechanical and pneumatic knowledge, of TUO, bouncers, sheet of light and geometry.
Make all necessary setups and adjustments following company standards.
Observe and make necessary machinery adjustments to assure continuous operations.
Supervise the first tire/tires run following a setup or adjustments and approve for production.
React quickly to equipment downtime or other extraordinary condition, and must notify supervision whenever such conditions occur.
Responsible for ensuring correct entry and recording of their labor time.
Perform all work indicated, required, or assigned by supervision related to high machine efficiency and high quality production.
Follow standard practices and instructions with a high degree of accuracy.
Perform other duties as directed by the Supervisor or Department Manager.
Ensure all ESH procedures, policies and legal requirements are implemented and monitored.