Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2023, Continental generated preliminary sales of €41.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 56 countries and markets.

With its premium portfolio in the car, truck, bus, two-wheel and specialty tire segment, the Tires group sector stands for innovative solutions in tire technology. Intelligent products and services related to tires and the promotion of sustainability complete the product portfolio. For specialist dealers and fleet management, Tires offers digital tire monitoring and tire management systems, in addition to other services, with the aim of keeping fleets mobile and increasing their efficiency. With its tires, Continental makes a significant contribution to safe, efficient and environmentally friendly mobility. 

Continental Tire has been around for over 150 years, we’ve been changing the way the world moves while making it more safe, smart, sustainable and accessible to all. Our Sumter, SC location is seeking a Set Up Technician to join our Tire Build department. 

Are you ready to shape the future with us?

THE POSITION

• Support daily production by setting up the machines, including tooling change and providing a first level of troubleshooting in quality and process aspect
• Support sequencing in the schedule of the machines/planning adjustments, and other tasks given by the supervisor (assist- PI, Quality, Uniformity, Scrap, etc.)
• Set up machines every time a new tire starts on machine
• Perform various tooling changes (bladders, rings, knives, etc.)
• Replace bladders/sleeves if necessary, for production tires
• Build/tear down drums if necessary, for production tires and make necessary adjustments to recipes/working data
• Provide support to tire builder if the machines run out of sequence and requires advanced troubleshooting
• Support maintenance with major issues
• Support PI with new introduction of tires
• Support quality with non-confirming carcass / green tire production
• Adhere to all safety and environmental rules and regulations
• Must be able to work overtime as required
• If not a current certified tire build operator, must agree to complete certification within first 90 days in position
• Support the Continental Business System (CBS) structure by participating in the applicable CBT meeting, reviewing and managing his/her/team performance, conducting simple problem-solving using action sheets, identifying and implementing improvement opportunities, participating in the CBT reviews, and taking ownership for presented parts of the team boards
• Follow the internal ESH work instructions in the daily work 
• Demonstrate exemplary personal behavior in ESH and motivate others 
• Ensure immediate notification and response, and initiate preventive measures in case of unsafe or polluting hazards 
• Other duties as assigned

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Certified tire build operator and at least 12 months experience as a tire build operator OR certified operator for at least 12 months in any other process at the Sumter Plant
• Must be able to work 12 hour 2-2-3 pattern (panama) shift 6:45-7:00 (can be either days or nights) including every other weekend 
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. Continental is not able to offer visa support
• Continental is not able to pay relocation expenses for this opportunity

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to stand for long periods of time, and bend, climb, reach, and twist frequently
• Ability to squat, crawl and climb ladders occasionally
• Ability to lift and carry 20-75 lbs. frequently and occasionally up to 100 lbs.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• KM and PU tooling repair and preventative maintenance experience

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

EEO-Statement:

EEO / AA / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Continental offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Continental complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities, where they apply. To be considered, you must apply for a specific position for which Continental has a current posted job opening. Qualifying applications will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which you apply. If you would like to be considered for additional or future job openings, we encourage you to reapply for other opportunities as they become available. Further, Continental provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to [email protected] or contact US Recruiting at 248.393.5566. This telephone line and email address are reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application, if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a call back.

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