Continental Tire has been around for nearly 150 years, we’ve been changing the way the world moves while making it more safe, smart, sustainable and accessible to all. Our Sumter location is seeking a Set Up Technician to join our Tire Build department. The ideal candidate has excellent communication skills, is dependable and accountable.

　　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

　　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

　　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

　　Certified tire build operator with at least 12 months experience as a tire build operator OR one or more years of set-up experience in the tire industry

　　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 opening

　　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 experienceAll 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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