Continental

Tire manufacturing

PLTProcessEngineeringTechnician

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

“PLT Process Engineering Technician at Continental. Skills: Process Engineering, Data Analysis, Manufacturing Operations. Ensure processes related to CM management are evaluated, analysis conducted, and results reported. Follow up on focus compounds that are showing higher-than-expected generation”

What You'll Achieve.

Ensure FEFO of CM as much as possible for production runs; Ensure all ESH procedures, policies and legal requirements are implemented and monitored

Industry & Context.

Tire manufacturing
Problems you'll solve

Analysis of compounds showing higher-than-expected generation

Eligibility Requirements

Work in a non-climate controlled environment, Exposure to temperature swings (hot/cold), Exposure to forklift and pedestrian traffic, Exposure to noise, Majority of work completed in a high heat environment, Lifting, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, and 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, 3 years of manufacturing experience, Legal authorization to work in the U. S. is required, No relocation assistance is offered

Nice to Have

Ability to drive fork trucks, Previous manufacturing experience or Associates Degree

What You'll Do.

Ensure processes related to CM management are evaluated

Follow up on focus compounds that are showing higher-than-expected generation

Check sequence and ensure follow up with operators for high-CM risk compounds

record data and perform actions according to supervisor’s direction

Audit mixers running CM (consumption according to recipe)

Ensure weight being thrown on belt in relation to CM consumption is according to expectations

Bulk area management: Direct the DWE truckers to make skids for critical compounds accessible

Direct truckers to take critical CM compounds to 2nd floor (Z lift or mixing elevator)

Coordinate with CM truckers in Mixing room

Ensure FEFO of CM as much as possible for production runs

Get input from Cycle counter where appropriate

Check age of CM in front of mixer to ensure consumption of old material

Ensure documentation of shift-handover including critical topics per shift

Ensure all ESH procedures

policies and legal requirements are implemented and monitored

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Close cooperation with Sequencing and Mixing supervision; Coordinate with CM truckers in Mixing room

Full Job Description

Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist that develops and produces sustainable, safe and convenient solutions for automotive manufacturers as well as industrial and end customers worldwide. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €19.7 billion in 2025 and currently employs around 78,000 people in 54 countries and markets. 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 has been delivering top performance for more than 150 years and is one of the world’s largest tire manufacturers. In fiscal 2024, the Tires group sector generated sales of 13.9 billion euros. Continental's tire division employs more than 57,000 people worldwide and has 20 production and 16 development sites. The Process Engineering Technician will: Ensures that processes related to CM management are evaluated, analysis conducted, and results reported. 1. Follow up on focus compounds that are showing higher-than-expected generation. 2. Check sequence and ensure follow up with operators for high-CM risk compounds. 3. Collect, record data and perform actions according to supervisor’s direction. 4. Audit mixers running CM (consumption according to recipe) 5. Ensure weight being thrown on belt in relation to CM consumption is according to expectations. 6. Bulk area management: Direct the DWE truckers to make skids for critical compounds accessible 7. Direct truckers to take critical CM compounds to 2nd floor (Z lift or mixing elevator). Coordinate with CM truckers in Mixing room. 8. Close cooperation with Sequencing and Mixing supervision to ensure FEFO of CM as much as possible for production runs. 9. Get input from Cycle counter where appropriate. 10. Check age of CM in front of mixer to ensure consumption of old material. 11. Ensure documentation of shift-hando

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