PLT Plant IV Curing Scrap Chaser

Continental • Mount Vernon, IL

6d

About The Position

The PLT Plant IV Curing Scrap Chaser monitors department nonconformities, makes adjustments as needed, and communicates with the Tire Room about nonconforming materials requiring quarantine. The role follows up on uniformity topics and flash audits, communicating adjustments made.

The position performs mold and bladder changes, installs recipes, builds and tears down bladders, maintains data input, makes minor mechanical adjustments and emergency repairs, and completes loader quick checks, squeeze audits, cure cycle audits, and cure temperature audits. The Scrap Chaser follows plant, environmental, safety, and ESH policies and requirements, and must be certified by the Safety Department to operate a forklift.

The role requires effective communication with setup technicians, curing supervision and press operators, supplying departments, quality assurance, process engineering, and final finish. The employee follows standard practices to produce quality and quantity promptly and accurately, while keeping work areas neat, clean, aligned, and orderly. Other duties may be assigned by the PLT Curing Supervisor, Lead Supervisor, or Department Manager. The listed duties may not include all required work and may be updated.

The work takes place in a non-climate-controlled environment with temperature swings, forklift and pedestrian traffic, noise, and predominantly high heat. Physical tasks include lifting, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, and operating machinery; comprehensive training is provided. New hires will likely be assigned shifts that include evenings and weekends. Safety procedures and guidelines, including hearing protection and steel-toe shoes, must always be followed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and either 1 year of Continental manufacturing experience or 2 years of mechanical experience.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States; the employer will not sponsor employment visas for this position.
• Certification from the Safety Department to operate a forklift.
• Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, and operating machinery.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and guidelines, including wearing hearing protection and steel-toe shoes.

Nice To Haves

• Previous manufacturing experience.
• Associate degree.

Responsibilities

• Monitor department nonconformities, make adjustments as needed, and notify the Tire Room about nonconforming materials requiring quarantine.
• Follow up on uniformity topics and flash audits, and communicate adjustments performed.
• Make mold and bladder changes; install recipes; build and tear down bladders; and maintain data input.
• Make minor mechanical adjustments and emergency repairs.
• Perform loader quick checks, squeeze audits, cure cycle audits, and cure temperature audits.
• Follow plant, environmental, departmental safety, and ESH policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
• Communicate effectively with setup technicians, curing supervision, curing press operators, supplying departments, quality assurance, process engineering, and final finish.
• Follow standard practices to obtain quality and quantity production promptly and accurately, and keep work areas neat, clean, aligned, and orderly.
• Perform other duties as directed by the PLT Curing Supervisor, Lead Supervisor, or Department Manager.

Benefits

• Immediate benefits
• Robust total rewards package
• Paid time off
• Tuition assistance
• Employee discounts, including tire discounts
• Employer 401(k) match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Future personal and professional growth opportunities
• Diverse and inclusive work environment with 20+ employee resource groups

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED