PLT Plant I Tire Room Setup Tech

Continental•Mount Vernon, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The PLT Plant I Tire Room Setup Tech will be responsible for setting up and adjusting Passenger Tire building machines. This includes performing machine checks, alignment, identification and storage of tooling items, and minor machine maintenance. The role requires the ability to set up, detect, adjust, and correct equipment using electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic knowledge. Key tasks involve making drum changes and adjustments, auditing the first tires after changes to approve for production, and monitoring assigned machines for efficiency. The technician will also troubleshoot and adjust machines to reduce downtime, maintain daily records of machine activities, and communicate any malfunctions or breakdowns to supervisors and management. Routine M.T.C. checks and corrections are also part of the role, along with performing other duties as directed and ensuring all ESH procedures, policies, and legal requirements are implemented and monitored. 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.
We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas now or in the future for this job posting.

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.