Maintenance Training Program

ONLY CURRENT CONTINENTAL EMPLOYEES AT THE NORFOLK NEBRASKA PLANT WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION. 

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Current Norfolk Continental associates will enroll in the Electromechanical Technology class at NECC for the two year course for up to 16 hours per week, (hours will be paid by the company) and to perform a variety of duties involved in the installation, alterations, maintenance, development and repair of plant machinery, equipment, facilities, and structures. Associate will be required to attend classes & absences will be counted against attendance. Upon completion of classes Associate must obtain a passing grade & will be required to work 24 months in our maintenance department after graduation or will be required to pay back tuition cost & return tools to Continental or will be required to pay back tuition costs & return tools to Continental.  Selected Associate will be paid $1 less than current wage.

JOB EXPECTATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and maintain a variety of mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing equipment and machinery
• Set up and operate machining tools such as engine lathe, milling machine, drill press, grinders, alter or construct replacement parts, recondition production tooling
• Maintain plant plumbing, heating, cooling, and related facilities, and equipment
• Read and understand electrical diagrams and blueprints
• Knowledge of PLCS, electronic and mechanical systems
• Basic knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• Identify and resolve problems before they become costly and unmanageable
• Welding, fabrication, and machining skills
• Knowledge and utilization of lean manufacturing tools
• Self-motivated with high energy
• Value teamwork and the skills necessary to be an effective team member
• Passion for quality workmanship
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Required to maintain certifications of plant safety and housekeeping practices
• Other duties as necessary

Hours:

• Classes will begin August of 2025
• Assigned to a team until school starts & will rotate 
• During School 24 hrs class time, 16 working straight days. 
• When no school 40 hours working with a team

ONLY CURRENT CONTINENTAL EMPLOYEES AT THE NORFOLK NEBRASKA PLANT WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Technical training and personal development are a plus
• Not be in positive counseling 
• Performance rating of a 6 or above on the last performance review 
• Satisfactory attendance in the past 12 months 
• Hands-on experience in a maintenance or mechanical capacity
• Experience in a fast paced environment, with constant changing priorities and customer demands
• Industrial electrician experience is desired

SELECTION MATRIX:

• Maintenance Test
• Interview
• Plant Knowledge
• Plant Involvement
• Attendance
• Computer Experience 
• Performance Review Rating 
• Years of Service as a tie breaker

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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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