Rework Line Operator

THE COMPANY

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.


Are you ready to shape the future with us?

Extrusion Rework Operator must be able to read specs, know all tire components used in Mixing, and follow safety and quality standards.

•Responsible for:  operating machine, exchange of pallets, rubber containers, and trolleys, sequencing,  control panel operations and recipe weight measurements.

•Responsible for: marking and identifying compounds, including special markings for Halobutyl, B460, and clean out compounds.

•Responsible for: Handling, transporting and storage of materials and compounds.

•Responsible for: batch release of rework compounds.

•Possess and apply problem solving skills in case of machine cycle issues.

•Read specifications, use hand tools, and gauging devices, to monitor current and ongoing product quality.

•React quickly to equipment downtime or other extraordinary conditions and must notify supervision whenever such conditions occur.

•Perform actions with a control panel interface, both automatic and manual.

•Must be able to read and understand written and oral instructions: as to specs, procedures, tolerances, and various construction and quality requirements.

•Communicate with other inbound and outbound operators, production operators, and supervisors.

•Follow all plant policies, environmental policies, and plant and departmental safety policies.

•Drives forklifts and operate other material handling equipment and is responsible for the proper care and safe operation of the material handling equipment.

•Performs other duties as directed by the shift leaders or management team.

• Demonstrate the characteristics of 5S Care and Inspect to keep work areas and machines neat, clean, aligned, orderly and maintained

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.

Conduct improvement workshops on the shop floor with production and any other stakeholders within the area of responsibility.

Ensure the implementation of standards according to CBS and ensure that the CBS tools are being applied correctly.

Participate as a champion for the area of responsibility for an area wide initiative such as 5's or Care and Inspect.

Actively participate in the CBT coaching reviews of level 1 teams and assist the level 1 teams in achieving the defined targets and realizing the innovations coming from the level 1 team.

This is an internal only position. External applicants will not be considered.

HS diploma /GED
1-3 year experience in manufacturing preferred
Forklift driving experience preferred
Willing to work 12 hour rotating shifts – days, nights, and weekends.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY

• Immediate Benefits

• Paid Time Off

• Employee Discounts

• Annual Bonus

• Employer 401(k) Match

• And more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader!

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 [email protected] 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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