Maintenance Apprentice

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 sales of €41.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 56 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 delivers top performance for more than 150 years and is one of the world’s largest tire manufacturers. In fiscal 2023, the Tires group sector generated sales of 14 billion euros. Continental's tire sector employs more than 56,000 people worldwide and has 20 production and 16 development sites. Are you ready to shape the future with us? 

Job Description

Are you ready for your future in Automation?

• Join the Continental Mt. Vernon Maintenance/Engineering Team as an Industrial Electronics Maintenance Apprentice (ICATT). You earn while you learn and finish Continental’s apprentice program with an Associate Degree, Department of Labor Certification and an ICATT Certification (International Associate Degree).

What is ICATT?

• ICATT stands for Industry Consortium for Advanced Technical Training and is the leading apprenticeship program for high tech manufactures and companies with complex technologies. The program is a 3-year “earn while you learn program”. It is benchmarked on the German dual education system (combination of company-specific knowledge, theory, and hands-on learning). The program is established and supported by the German American Chamber of Commerce.

How does the ICATT Apprentice program work?

• The 3-year ICATT Apprenticeship Program alternates between work and college (2 days college classwork / 3 days on hands training per week), combining practical skills and theory. You earn wages while at work, a stipend while at college, and we cover the cost of college tuition and fees! You finish the program with an Associate Degree, a Department of Labor Certification (national certification) and an ICATT Certification (International Associate Degree). The knowledge you learn in college you will expand with hands on training with state-of-the-art equipment in the Continental plant. You will have a mentor that will guide you through the whole program and help you be successful. – more info here:

What is an Industrial Electronics Technician and what are the daily duties?

• Industrial Electronics Technicians install, program, maintain, and repair electrical operation, production equipment and processing systems. This will include switchgear and control systems (IPC, PLC) to power supply systems and communications and lighting equipment.

• As an Industrial Electronics Technician you will be part of our Maintenance/Engineering Team ensuring the production equipment is working properly. Industrial Electronics Technicians install, set-up and troubleshoot electrical systems. These can be systems for communication, power supply and lighting technology or switching and control systems. Industrial Electronics Technicians create the designs for the new operating equipment, plan and supervise the installation, wire the equipment, and program the system. The focus in the Continental plant will be on troubleshooting and maintaining equipment.

Qualifications

- High school diploma or GED

- Meet academic requirements for admission (pass college placement test)

- 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.

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.  
• The job is within a non-climate controlled environment where you will be exposed to temperature swings (hot/cold), dust, forklift and pedestrian traffic, and noise. 
• 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 
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Discounts, including tire discounts
• Employer 401k Match
• Diverse & Inclusive Work Environment with 20+ Employee Resource groups.
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