Truck Tire Curing Setup Technician
About The Position
Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €39.7 billion in 2024 and currently employs around 95,000 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 Truck Tire Curing Setup Tech will: Setup and make mold changes for Truck Tire Curing Presses. Removal and installation of all bladders. Clean and drill venting in molds. Troubleshoot all curing presses and make minor adjustments as needed. Perform mold and bladder changes as needed. Perform other duties as directed by the Truck Tire Curing Shift Supervisor, and/or Department Manager. Troubleshoot curing presses, and make minor emergency adjustments. Build and tear down bladders. Ensure serial changes in molds. Perform MTC, and TPM. Tearing down and cleaning segmented molds, drilling molds, and cleaning of molds in press. Perform and adjust squeeze audits, cure cycle audits and cure temperature audits accordingly to specs. 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
- 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.
- No relocation assistance is offered for this position
Nice To Haves
- Previous manufacturing experience or Associates Degree
Responsibilities
- Setup and make mold changes for Truck Tire Curing Presses.
- Removal and installation of all bladders.
- Clean and drill venting in molds.
- Troubleshoot all curing presses and make minor adjustments as needed.
- Perform mold and bladder changes as needed.
- Perform other duties as directed by the Truck Tire Curing Shift Supervisor, and/or Department Manager.
- Troubleshoot curing presses, and make minor emergency adjustments.
- Build and tear down bladders.
- Ensure serial changes in molds.
- Perform MTC, and TPM.
- Tearing down and cleaning segmented molds, drilling molds, and cleaning of molds in press.
- Perform and adjust squeeze audits, cure cycle audits and cure temperature audits accordingly to specs.
- 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
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
