Truck Wire Cutter (TWC)- Illinois
About The Position
Continental is hiring a Truck Wire Cutter in Illinois. The position involves cutting stock to width and operating a splicer, confirming product specifications and tolerances, verifying stock tags and product quality, completing changeovers, and moving empty and pull cassettes into storage slots. The role includes operating machinery and physically demanding work, with comprehensive training provided. New hires will likely be placed on a shift that includes evenings and weekends. The work takes place in a non-climate-controlled environment with temperature changes, forklift and pedestrian traffic, and noise. Safety procedures and guidelines must always be followed, including wearing hearing protection and steel-toe shoes. The hourly starting rate is $28.20 and increases to $29.75 after 6–12 weeks of training. The position is also eligible for a quarterly incentive program and shift differentials.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- 0–2 years of manufacturing experience.
- Ability to perform frequent lifting and carrying of up to 50 pounds and occasional lifting and carrying of up to 100 pounds.
- Ability to bend and reach frequently, and occasionally squat, climb stairs or ladders, and twist.
- Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled environment with temperature swings, noise, and forklift and pedestrian traffic.
Responsibilities
- Cut stock to the required width and operate the splicer, ensuring proper functioning.
- Confirm product tolerances and specifications.
- Verify stock tags and overall product quality.
- Perform changeovers as needed.
- Move empty and pull cassettes into storage slots.
- Follow safety procedures and wear required safety equipment.
Benefits
- Immediate benefits.
- Robust total rewards package.
- Paid time off.
- Tuition assistance.
- Employee discounts, including tire discounts.
- Employer 401(k) match.
- Diverse and inclusive work environment with more than 20 employee resource groups.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Personal and professional growth opportunities.
- Quarterly incentive program.
- Shift differential: $0.20 per hour for evening shifts, $0.40 per hour for overnight shifts, and $1.00 per hour for weekend shifts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
