PLT Plant I Tire Room Setup Tech
About The Position
The PLT Plant I Tire Room Setup Tech will be responsible for setting up and adjusting Passenger Tire building machines. This role involves performing machine checks, alignment, identification and storage of tooling items, and minor machine maintenance. The technician will use electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic knowledge to set up, detect, adjust, and correct equipment. Key duties include making drum changes and adjustments, auditing and approving the first tires built after changes, and monitoring machine efficiency to reduce downtime. Maintaining daily records of machine activities is crucial for documentation and reference. The role also requires effective communication with supervisors and managers regarding any malfunctions or breakdowns, performing routine M.T.C. checks, and ensuring all ESH (Environment, Safety, and Health) procedures, policies, and legal requirements are implemented and monitored. This role may involve other duties as directed by leadership.
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 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
- 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
