PLT Plant I Tire Room Setup Tech
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 premium 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 PLT Plant I Tire Room Setup Tech will be responsible for setting up and adjusting Passenger Tire building machines, performing machine checks, machine alignment, identification and storage of tooling items, and minor machine maintenance.
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.
Nice To Haves
- Previous manufacturing experience or Associates Degree
Responsibilities
- Setup and adjust Passenger Tire building machines.
- Perform machine checks, machine alignment, identification and storage of tooling items and minor machine maintenance.
- Setup, detect, adjust, and correct equipment using electrical, mechanical and pneumatic knowledge.
- Make drum changes and drum set adjustments per schedule.
- Audit and oversee building of first tires after making changes or adjustments to equipment and approve for production.
- Make surveillance of assigned machines to maintain and monitor efficiency.
- Troubleshoot and make adjustments to assigned machines.
- Reduce down time on machines.
- Maintain daily records of machine so that changes, adjustments, and other pertinent information are documented and available for reference.
- Effectively communicate with all Supervisors and Departmental Manager any malfunction or breakdown.
- Perform routine scheduled M.T.C. checks and corrections.
- Perform other duties as directed by Setup Lead Supervisor, Floor Supervisor and Department Manager.
- Ensure all ESH procedures, policies and legal requirements are implemented and monitored.
Benefits
- Immediate Benefits
- Robust Total Rewards Package
- 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
- Future Growth Opportunities, including personal and professional
- And many more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
