PLT Plant 1 Tire Room EST Lead Setup Tech

THE COMPANY

Continental Tire has been around for 150 years, we’ve been changing the way the world moves while making it more safe, smart, sustainable and accessible to all. Our Mount Vernon, IL location is seeking PLT Plant 1 Tire Room EST Lead Setup Tech. The ideal candidate has excellent communication skills, is dependable and accountable.

Are you ready to shape the future with us?

THE POSITION

PLT Plant 1 Tire Room EST Lead Setup Tech

1. Must be self-motivated and maintain a fast pace, organized, and reliable work ethic.
2. Must be able to create recipes from specification parameters.
3. Has in depth knowledge of EST machines and the functions of the machine tooling and components.
4. Ability to troubleshoot problems and find solutions to fix them.
5. Must work well under pressure.
6. Lead on all EST size changes and assist with size changes on Multistage machines as well.
7. Perform trial builds with ETO, Uniformity, and PI
8. Optimize the machines and tires on them through recipe parameters as well as with machine adjustments.
9. Organize production schedule for EST’s based on the Tire Room schedule for ETO’s, ISD’s, and Startups.
10. Organize tooling for the production week by prepping all necessary equipment and parts for the machines such as carcass drum sleeves, rails, BAC, SW Transfer Units, SW Drum Segments, Pusher Can Rings, Carcass Drums, Shaping Heads, etc…
11. Coordinate and order tooling for machines such as Carcass Drum sleeves…
12. Make emergency repairs and replacements to machine parts.
13. Assist Cycle Time Manager during startups to reach target rates for new tires.
14. Must be able to perform all duties for change overs and trouble shooting on all blocks for the Tire Room including KM/PU.
15. Must have good knowledge working with computers and PLC’s.
16. Must be willing to work overtime.
17. Perform other duties as directed by Setup Lead Supervisor, Floor Supervisor and Department Manager
18. Ensure all ESH procedures, policies and legal requirements are implemented and monitored.

WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY

* Immediate Benefits

* Paid Time Off

* Tuition & Employee Discounts

* Annual Bonus

* Employer 401(k) Match

* And more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader

Basic Qualifications:
High School Diploma/GED and 2 years Tire Room Experience
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. Continental is not able to offer visa support

Preferred Qualifications:
Previous manufacturing experience or Associates Degree

5 Years Tire Room Experience

Leadership 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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