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Continental is hiring a Plant IV Curing Setup Tech in Mount Vernon, IL. It is a full-time role in Engineering & Manufacturing, asking for at least 1 year of experience, first listed on November 12. Continental has 79 other openings in the US, 12 of them in Mount Vernon, IL. Across all employers on USA Jobs 24 there are 3 Engineering & Mfg openings in Mount Vernon, IL today; the typical one asks for 1 year.
How the pay compares
Continental has not published pay for this job, or we could not find it in the advert. Of the 28 engineering & mfg jobs in Illinois on USA Jobs 24, 71% show pay, and the typical yearly midpoint among them is $112,000. That gives you a fair starting point when the subject comes up. Illinois has a pay transparency law that requires most employers to give a pay range for jobs there, so it is reasonable to ask the recruiter for it.
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About hiring at Continental
Continental has 80 openings on USA Jobs 24 today across 14 states. Most are in engineering & mfg (28), retail & stores (13) and sales & BD (11). The biggest locations are Mount Vernon, IL (13), Sumter, SC (8) and Fort Mill, SC (8). 10% of them are remote, 39% are open to entry-level candidates and 26% show pay. We collect Continental's jobs every day straight from its own careers system (SmartRecruiters), never from job boards or agencies.
The employer's advert
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Job Description
The Plant IV Curing Setup Tech will:
Set up and make mold changes for Passenger Truck Tire Curing Presses. Removal and installation of al bladders. Clean and drill venting in molds. Make minor adjustments to presses as needed. Assist spraying and loading of Passenger Tire Presses as necessary.
- PLT Curing Set up Tech must be able to make mold and bladder changes, install recipes, build and tear down bladders, drilling molds, cleaning of molds in press, and maintain data input.
- PLT Curing Set up Tech must be able to make minor mechanical adjustments and emergency repairs, chase Scrap, do first tire check and first bag check, squeeze audits, cure cycle audits, and cure temperature audits, and serial changes in molds.
- PLT Curing Set up Tech will follow all plant policies, environmental policies and plant and departmental safety policies. Must be certified to operate a Fork Life through the Safety Department.
- PLT Curing Set up Tech must be able to effectively communicate with other set up techs, curing supervision, and curing press operators, and supplying departments.
- PLT Curing Set up Tech will follow standard practices and perform all work necessary to promptly and accurately obtain quality and quantity production, and keeping work areas neat, clean, and aligned and orderly.
- Perform other duties as directed by the PLT Curing Supervisor, Lead Supervisor, or Department Manager.
- Ensure all ESH procedures, policies and legal requirements are implemented and monitored.
NOTE: May not be inclusive of all work required and may be updated as needed.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
- High School Diploma/GED and 1 year Continental Manufacturing experience or 2 years mechanical experience.
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas now or in the future for this job posting.
- No relocation assistance is offered for this position
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous manufacturing experience or Associates Degree
Environment
- Safety is our highest priority and safety procedures/ guidelines must be always adhered to. This includes safety wear such as hearing protection and steel toe shoes.
- New Hires will likely be placed on a shift that includes evenings and weekends.
- 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. Majority of work completed in a high heat environment.
- The role involves various physical tasks, including lifting, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, and operating machinery, with comprehensive training provided.
Additional Information
THE PERKS
- Immediate Benefits
- Robust Total Rewards Package
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition Assistance
- Employee Discounts, including tire discounts
- Employer 401k Match
- Diverse & Inclusive Work Environment with 20+ 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 starting annual salary for this role is $64,613 a year.
Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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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 800-821-2727. 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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Company Description
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.
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