The Curing Setup Technician is responsible for the mold setup and changes, prepping bladders and assembling bladder and bead ring combinations, removal, and installation of all bladders, cleaning bead rings, clean and vibrate venting in molds, troubleshooting and processing all curing presses and make adjustments to have an effective production run for Truck Tire Curing Presses.
Core Responsibilities:
• Perform mold and bladder changes as needed.
• Build and tear down bladders.
• 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.
• Troubleshoot curing presses and make minor emergency adjustments.
• Ensure serial changes in molds.
• Perform other duties as directed by the Truck Tire Curing Shift Supervisor, and /or Department
Manager.
• Follow standard practices and perform all work necessary to promptly and accurately obtain quality and
quantity production.
• Effectively communicate with all leadership team members including Curing Supervisor, Maintenance Supervisor/Lead, Shift Superintendent, and other set-up technicians on all production related issues
• Keeping workplace clean and organized daily using 5S standards.
• Assist in six sigma project implementations and Flexibility.
• Must be able to read and understand written and oral instructions as to specs, procedures, tolerances, and various construction and quality requirements.
• Daily in BT1 report on available sprayed bladders, bladder assemblies, know the schedule, report what molds are going to be changed due to cycle counts/quality issues/new introductions, talk to setup techs from previous shift and report all problems (quality, machine, DFTC, etc.)
Physical Requirements
• Ability to bend, stoop, squat, reach, twist, climb, frequently.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to lift up to 75lbs. frequently.
Basic Qualifications:
This is a internal only position. External applicants will not be considered.
• High School diploma or equivalent with 1+ years of related work experience in manufacturing
• Experience in Robotics, pneumatics, hydraulics, electronics
• Experience with industrial automation equipment
• Willing to work 12-hour rotational shift
• Ability to work in cross cultural settings
• Ability work in a challenging start up environment
Preferred Qualifications:
• Associate degree or equivalent education and experience in related field
• Experience in Tire Manufacturing
• Forklift driver certification
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY
• Immediate Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Discounts
• Annual Bonus
• Employer 401(k) Match
• And more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader!
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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