Maintenance Apprentice - 2nd Shift

Company Description

Continental Tire has been around for nearly 150 years, we’ve been changing the way the world moves while making it more safe, smart, sustainable and accessible to all.

Hoosier Racing Tire is the largest race tire manufacturer in the world. Hoosier has grown to produce over 1000 different types of race tires. The company has its own 300-mph test wheel; a technology center; state-of-the-art, fully-integrated production facilities recently adding a high-tech mixing plant, with enough capacity to produce not only for Hoosier Racing Tire, but to have the ability to produce rubber for additional entities as well as a model sales and distribution network.

Our Hoosier location at Plymouth, IN is seeking an 2nd shift Maintenance Apprentice to join our team.

Are you ready to shape the future with us?

Job Description

The Maintenance Apprentice is responsible for maintaining mechanical and electrical equipment within the plant and is an integral part of our team.

Responsibilities include:

1. Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, steam, hydraulic, and pneumatic power transmission and drive systems.
2. Remove, replace, and bleed air from fluid in hydraulic systems before and after maintenance work.
3. Remove and replace lubricant in mechanical systems, such as gearboxes, bearings, and slides.
4. Troubleshoot and repair piping systems, including ferrous and non-ferrous metals, screwed, welded, flanged, or otherwise coupled; including shut-offs, controls, check valves, traps, strainers, and other devices commonly found in process and service piping.
5. Diagnose problems using tools such as hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical schematics; mechanical measurement devices; temperature and pressure gauges; and dial gauges.
6. Perform machinist work using common machine tools to cut, shape, and form materials.
7. Use appropriate hand tools to adjust and replace worn and broken parts of structural, rotating, reciprocating, or running machinery.
8. Perform welding, both electric and gas, including flat welding and pipe welding in any position.
9. Conduct sheet metal work for repairing ductwork, machinery guards, drip pans, tanks, vent hoods, and various other types of equipment using light to medium gauge metal.
10. Communicate with maintenance, engineering, and production personnel in a positive and professional manner.
11. Follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to maintain a safe working environment.
12. Assist the Area Engineer in updating web pages by identifying obsolete information and adding new instructions, drawings, and manuals.
13. Comply with all plant, corporate, Continental, safety, Indiana, and government codes, standards, and policies.
14. Perform other duties as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor or Department Manager.
15. Assist the Maintenance Supervisor in daily duties.
16. Be available for vacancy coverage and overtime as required.
17. Maintain a clean, organized, and professional workspace, including toolbox and equipment.
18. Perform other duties as directed by Maintenance Supervision or the Department Manager.

Qualifications

- High School Diploma or GED

- 3+ months of maintenance technician experience or equivalent knowledge is necessary, including exposure to troubleshooting & basic hydraulic and mechanical repair knowledge. 

-Consideration will be given to candidates with 2+ years of tire manufacturing experience in lieu of maintenance experience.

- Limited travel within the US is required.

- Ability to lift up to 70 lbs. is required.

- 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.

- Relocation is not offered for this position.

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. Furt