PLT Tooling Technician

Continental•Mount Vernon, IL

2d•$68,940•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 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. Job Description The PLT Tooling Technician will: The PLT Die Shop Tooling Technician requires a good understanding and knowledge of the tool and die making process. This will be used to develop extrusion tooling. The Commercial Die Maker will use CNC milling machines, read blueprints, and engineering designs Develop extrusion tooling using CNC milling machine following designs and specs from engineering. Follow extrusion DTO’s and determine set-ups. Provide support for Bytewise profiling equipment. Maintain records of tooling rework and historical data. Provide assistance in solving processing problems. Maintain component weight records while working toward improvements in weight reduction and variation. Communicate and work with outside shops when special ordering materials. Commercial Die Maker will follow standard practices, observe all safety and environmental policies, perform all work necessary to promptly and accurately obtain quality and quantity production, and keeping Die shop areas neat, clean, aligned and orderly. Effectively communicate with engineering, hourly operators, and members of the management team. Perform other duties as directed by the Die Shop Manager Manufacturing Expert. Ensure all ESH procedures, policies and legal requirements are implemented and monitored. NOTE: May not be inclusive of all work required and may be updated as needed.

Requirements

Associate's Degree or 5 years experience required
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

Responsibilities

Develop extrusion tooling using CNC milling machine following designs and specs from engineering.
Follow extrusion DTO’s and determine set-ups.
Provide support for Bytewise profiling equipment.
Maintain records of tooling rework and historical data.
Provide assistance in solving processing problems.
Maintain component weight records while working toward improvements in weight reduction and variation.
Communicate and work with outside shops when special ordering materials.
Follow standard practices, observe all safety and environmental policies, perform all work necessary to promptly and accurately obtain quality and quantity production, and keeping Die shop areas neat, clean, aligned and orderly.
Effectively communicate with engineering, hourly operators, and members of the management team.
Perform other duties as directed by the Die Shop Manager Manufacturing Expert.
Ensure all ESH procedures, policies and legal requirements are implemented and monitored.