Continental

manufacturing

PLTPlantCuringSetupTech

$65k+ Mount Vernon, Illinois, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“PLT Plant Curing Setup Tech at Continental. Skills: mold changes, bladder changes, mechanical adjustments. Set up and make mold changes for Passenger Truck Tire Curing Presses. Removal and installation of all bladders”

What You'll Achieve.

Promptly obtain quality production; Accurately obtain quality production; Promptly obtain quantity production; Accurately obtain quantity production

Industry & Context.

manufacturing
Problems you'll solve

Make minor mechanical adjustments; Perform emergency repairs

Eligibility Requirements

Work in a non-climate controlled environment, Exposed to temperature swings (hot/cold), Exposed to forklift and pedestrian traffic, Exposed to noise, Majority of work completed in a high heat environment, Lifting, Bending, Stooping, Pushing, Pulling, Operating machinery, New Hires will likely be placed on a shift that includes evenings and weekends

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

High School Diploma/GED, 1 year Continental Manufacturing experience or 2 years mechanical experience, Legal authorization to work in the U. S. is required, No relocation assistance is offered

Nice to Have

Previous manufacturing experience or Associates Degree

What You'll Do.

Set up and make mold changes for Passenger Truck Tire Curing Presses

Removal and installation of all bladders

Clean and drill venting in molds

Make minor adjustments to presses as needed

Assist spraying and loading of Passenger Tire Presses

Make mold and bladder changes

Build and tear down bladders

Cleaning of molds in press

Maintain SFI data input

Make minor mechanical adjustments

Perform emergency repairs

Perform squeeze audits

Perform cure cycle audits

Perform cure temperature audits

Perform serial changes in molds

Follow all plant policies

Follow environmental policies

Follow plant safety policies

Follow departmental safety policies

Follow standard practices

Perform all work necessary for quality production

Perform all work necessary for quantity production

Keep work areas clean

Keep work areas aligned

Keep work areas orderly

Perform other duties as directed

Ensure ESH procedures are implemented

Ensure ESH policies are implemented

Ensure legal requirements are implemented

Monitor ESH procedures

Monitor legal requirements

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Effectively communicate with other set up techs; Effectively communicate with curing supervision; Effectively communicate with curing press operators; Effectively communicate with supplying departments

Communication Scope

Effectively communicate

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