Cold Prep Operator

The Cold Prep Operator is responsible for the operation of the equipment that produces body ply, breaker. wire chafer and slit gum components for the commercial operations in this facility.  The Operator II is responsible for ensuring quality components, ensuring adequate stock, controlling proper inventories, troubleshooting, and maintaining machines. 

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Must be able to effectively communicate with supervision, truck tire-room personnel, and any supplying department to meet daily production and quality needs. 
• Use and monitor on and offline quality systems to ensure components meet specified quality standards. 
• Work must be planned to efficiently utilize equipment while meeting customer requirements.  Instructions for operation will be both oral and written, with specifications for extrusion measurements having close tolerances. 
• Must have the ability to state, read, and react to Machine Set-Up Specs.
• Responsible for checking supplies and utilities services needed for daily production.
• Follow required SOPs (standard operating procedures) and WI (work instructions) while performing necessary tasks to promptly and accurately obtain quality and quantity production, follow plant Safety policies, Plant policies, Environmental policies, and follow all 5s practices keeping working areas neat, clean, and orderly.
• Possess and apply problem solving skills in case of machine problems.
• Able to read specifications, use hand tools, and gauging devices, to monitor current and ongoing product quality,
• The Operator ’s time will be accurately and correctly indicated on timecards or time sheets or electronically according to operation number, rates, and the number of units cured.
• Able to work with limited supervision.
• Must be able to read and understand written and oral instructions as to specs, procedures, tolerances, and various construction and quality requirements
• Follow all plant policies, environmental policies, and plant and departmental safety policies.
• The Operator will use PIV (powered industrial vehicles) when necessary. Must be certified to operate a Forklift through the Safety Department. Responsible for the proper care and safe operation of all material handling equipment.
• Demonstrate the characteristics of 5S to keep work areas neat, clean, aligned, and orderly.
• Able to use and manufacturing systems CGMS and EWM to ensure proper workflow and quality needs.
• Actively participate in business team meetings, follow-up on efficiency and losses development, improvement of OEE/TEEP, performance goal setting and ensure the CBS approach is being applied within the cross functional business team.
• Follow up on correct application of standards with production and support development of Standard operating procedures.
• Ensure the implementation of standards according to CBS and ensure that the CBS tools are being applied correctly.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE

•  HS diploma /GED
• Successful completion of a minimum Work Keys:
  • Applied Math 3
  • Graphic Literacy 3
  • Workplace Documents 4  
• Ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts to days, nights, weekends

ADDITIONAL WAYS TO STAND OUT

• At least 1 year prior experience in manufacturing 
• Experience using PIV

THE PERKS

• Immediate Benefits 
• Paid Time Off
• Volunteer Time Of
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Discounts, including tire discounts
• Competitive Bonus Programs
• Employes 401k Match
• Diverse & Inclusive Work Environment
• Employee Resource Groups
• Employee Assistance Program
• Future Growth Opportunities, including personal and professional
• And many more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader!

THE ENVIRONMENT

• Safety is our highest priority and safety procedures / guidelines must be always adhered to. This includes safety wear such as company issued/approved steel toe shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection, etc.  as needed in the required areas.  
• The job is within a non-climate-controlled environment where you will be exposed to temperature swings (hot/cold), forklift and pedestrian traffic, and noise.
• The role involves various physical tasks, including lifting and operating machinery, with comprehensive training provided.

EEO-Statement:

EEO / 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 for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans, 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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The Company

Tire solutions from the Tires group sector make mobility safer, smarter, and more sustainable. Its premium portfolio encompasses car, truck, bus, two-wheel, and specialty tires as well as smart solutions and services for fleets and tire retailers. Continental delivers top performance for more than 150 years and is one of the world’s largest tire manufacturers. In fiscal 2023, the Tires group sector generated sales of 14 billion euros. Continental's tire sector employs more than 56,000 people worldwide and has 20 production and 16 development sites.  Tire solutions from the Tires group sector make mobility safer, smarter, and more sustainable. Its premium portfolio encompasses car, truck, bus, two-wheel, and specialty tires as well as smart solutions and services for fleets and tire retailers. Continental delivers top performance for more than 150 years and is one of the world’s largest tire manufacturers. In fiscal 2023, the Tires group sector generated sales of 14 billion euros. Continental's tire sector employs more than 56,000 people worldwide and has 20 production and 16 development sites.

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