Maintenance Technician

Company Description

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 Maintenance Technicians to join our Maintenance Group. 

Are you ready to shape the future with us?

Job Description

Summary

In this role you will be responsible for the troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining of various equipment and machinery for the plant.  This will include the preventative maintenance and repair of all equipment that comes through the shop and to include all machines in the shops.

Core Responsibilities

• Install and maintain production equipment, including emergency/unscheduled repairs
• Troubleshoot and repair control devices and motors (110 V AC – 4160 V AC)
• Troubleshoot, program, and repair PLC’s on the shop floor
• Repair relay/limit switch logic devices and electronic control devices that utilize solid state components, transistors, diodes, and VDC, including printed circuit board assemblies
• Maintain power and lighting transformers
• Perform regular preventative maintenance on machines and equipment, including adjustments
• Troubleshoot as a mechanic, using common hand tools to adjust or replace worn and broken parts of a structural, rotating, reciprocating, or running nature
• Perform machinist work, including the use of common machine tools to cut, shape, form, etc.
• Read and interpret work orders and equipment manuals to perform required maintenance and service
• Install and maintain piping, both Ferris and NonFerris, screwed, welded, flanged, or otherwise coupled; shutoffs, controls, check valves, traps, and strainers
• Perform carpentry work, using woodworking tools for the purpose of repairing wood structures, construction of crating, cutting of blocking, etc.
• Repair duct work, machinery guards, drip pans, tanks, vent hood, and various other types of equipment using light to medium gauge metal
• Weld (both electric and gas) flat weld and pipe welding in any position
• Follow all plant and environmental policies as well as plant and departmental safety policies
• Perform other duties as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor or Department Manager

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• AAS Degree in Mechatronics or Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Maintenance OR 5 years of work experience in industrial maintenance and HS Diploma/GED
• Strong mechanical or electrical aptitude
• Understanding of PLCs
• Ability to use hand tools and precision measuring devices
• Accurate troubleshooting/problem solving skills
• Strong communication and computer skills 
• 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

Preferred Qualifications
 

• AAS Degree in Mechatronics or Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Maintenance WITH 4 years of industrial maintenance experience

Additional Information

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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