Internal or External - Set Up Technician - Mold Shop

THE POSITION

• Maintain employee skill matrix, qualification matrix, and department headcount sheets internally through the development of all employees in the assigned production department
• Must be able to read specs, know all mold parts and tooling used in the mold shop, complete full set-up of curing press, operate curing presses, and follow safety and quality standards
• Responsible for mold & bladder maintenance, including: mold inspections, mold cleaning, assembly and disassembly of molds, mold changes, bladder changes
• Must have basic mechanical and computer skills, good communication, troubleshooting, and critical thinking skills, attention to detail, and must be able to work as part of a team, be self-motivated/self-managed
• Initiate corrective and preventive actions as related to mold performance and perform tooling maintenance and repair
• Responsible for running, monitoring, and setting up curing press including limits, clearances, tension, and other setup parameters
• Must be able to read/receive and understand written/oral instructions as to specs, procedures, tolerances, engineered drawings (or can be trained how to), basic dimensioning, and various construction and quality requirements
• Perform first and last tire checks per work instructions & actions with a control panel interface, both automatic and manual
• Must be able to follow instruction, standard practices, plant safety policies, environmental policies, and 5S standards
• Read specifications, use hand tools, and gauging devices, i.e. calipers, micrometers, dial indicators
• React quickly to equipment downtime or other extraordinary condition, and must notify supervision whenever such conditions occur
• Notify management of any conditions that adversely affect product quality
• 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
• Supports 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 
• Other job-related duties as required or assigned

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED
• One or more years’ experience in manufacturing environment or other relevant experience
• 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

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to frequently bend, climb, kneel, and lift up to 85 pound in a hot environment
• Ability to stand for long periods of time

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior relevant tooling and mold experience
• Vocational or post-secondary mechanical training

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 Careers@conti-na.com 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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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 Set Up Technicians to join our Mold Shop. 

Are you ready to shape the future with us?