Continental Tire the Americas

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 2021, Continental generated sales of €33.8 billion and currently employs more than 190,000 people in 58 countries and markets. On October 8, 2021, the company celebrated its 150th anniversary. The Automotive group sector comprises technologies for passive safety, brake, chassis, motion and motion control systems. Innovative solutions for assisted and automated driving, display and operating technologies, as well as audio and camera solutions for the vehicle interior, are also part of the portfolio, as is intelligent information and communication technology for the mobility services of fleet operators and commercial vehicle manufacturers. Comprehensive activities relating to connectivity technologies, vehicle electronics and high-performance computers round off the range of products and services.

Join the New Braunfels, TX team for the exciting journey of a new facility start-up (Greenfield). The $110 million facility will manufacture Advanced Driver Assistance Systems for automated and assisted driving. 

Join our climate controlled environment with the flexibility of working four days per week, then following with four days off.

Job Description

The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for performing advanced troubleshooting of electrical, electronic, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems, computer systems, custom machine software, and vision systems. Maintain production equipment: includes repairs, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and spare part replacement identification.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

• Possess advanced knowledge of machine line operations, electrical configurations, and preventative maintenance. Including screen printer, surface mount machines, reflow ovens, x-ray, conveyors control, final assembly, inspection systems, robotics, paste verification, and scanners
• Possess advanced troubleshooting skills for electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical, computer systems, custom machine software, and vision systems
• Troubleshoot extremely complex machine, and investigate malfunctions to root cause
• Use schematics, machine specifications, manuals and standard operating procedures to determine tasks to be performed
• Ability to mentor, and train Operations personnel in proper machine maintenance, and troubleshooting techniques
• Continuous improvement of the maintenance process
• Work with engineers and managers for coordination of line moves, installations, and other improvement activities
• Assist in the development and refinement of preventative maintenance procedures for production and new technology equipment to meet plant standards and production goals
• Assist in the design and implementation of operational efficiency improvement
• Assists in performing machine process characterizations to meet plant performance and quality goals
• Support efforts to meet line product DPMO, OEE, and Scrap goals and equipment MTBF goals
• Participate in the advance process and quality planning (APQP) activities for new equipment
• Be proactive and promote teamwork between the technicians and production operators
• Interface; (support, assist, negotiate, consult) with: Engineers, peers, operators, supervision and management
• Understands and complies with all procedures pertaining to a given work environment; assists in designing improvements to the work environment

Four on Four Off Schedule

5:30pm-10:30pm

Qualifications

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 0-3+ years repair or maintenance experience
• Excellent mechanical ability is essential regarding understanding of mechanics and troubleshooting
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints & electrical schematics in equipment manuals
• Ability to read and interpret electronic and pneumatic schematics
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to read, write and speak English

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 opening.

Continental is not able to pay relocation expenses for this opportunity.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associates of Applied Science in Electronics or other technical degree or equivalent military training
• Experience troubleshooting electronic and electro-mechanical systems
• PLC programming
• Strong electronics background (ability to read schematics / use test equipment)
• Knowledgeable with using a computer program to control an electronic or electro-mechanical device
• Programming familiarity and use of various software packages
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints & electrical schematics in equipment manuals
• Programming familiarity and use of various software packages

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Required to lift up to 40 pounds unassisted,
• Must be able to stand for periods up to 10+ hrs.
• Must be able to push, pull (racks), reach, twist, turn, stoop, walk, and stand for 10+ hours
• Ability to climb ladders
• Ability to bend at waist and perform repetitive foot and hand action

Additional Information

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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