2-Year Maintenance Apprenticeship

Continental; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Continental is seeking candidates for our Multi-Craft 2yr Apprentice Program in Sumter, SC. Apprentices receive training through a regionally accredited Technical College program and gain hands-on experience via daily work activities.

Apprentices are mentored through the guidance of our Qualified Maintenance Technicians. During the Apprenticeship, the Apprentice will perform maintenance tasks, troubleshoot PLCs and control devices, and learn machining basics while adhering to plant safety

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED completed.
• Associates degree or current enrollment in Mechatronics or E&I with GPA 2.8+.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair control devices and motors across 110 V AC to 4160 VAC; maintain power transformers and lighting transformers.
• Troubleshoot, program and repair PLCs on the shop floor with plant services in steam, water, air, etc.
• Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines and equipment; make adjustments.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders; follow safety and environmental policies.
• Operate a forklift per internal training; ensure proper time-recording of service/attendance.
• Perform machinist work using common machine tools to shape and form materials.
• Troubleshoot as a mechanic using hand tools to replace worn/broken parts.
• Record job time and attendance accurately.
• Assist engineering/maintenance management with other duties as directed.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associates Degree in related field or currently enrolled in Technical College program - Mechatronics or E&I and current GPA of 2.8 or higher

Job description

Job Description

Summary

Continental is looking for candidates for our Multi-Craft 2yr Apprentice Program to work in our Sumter, SC plant.

During the Apprenticeship, the Apprentice shall receive applicable training through a regionally accredited Technical College program and additional work experience via daily work activities. Apprentices are mentored through the guidance of our Qualified Maintenance Technicians.

Core Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair control devices and motors in the 110 V AC to 4160 VAC range; maintain power transformers. (4160,460,460/110) and lighting transformers. (4160/277); repair relay/limit switch logic devices and any electronic type control devices that utilize solid state components, transistors, diodes, VDC. This repair includes printed circuit board assemblies.
• Troubleshoot, program and repair PLC’s on the shop floor and any control devices used in conjunction with Plant service in steam, water, air, etc. These control devices may be electrical or mechanical.
• Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment and make adjustments
• Effectively communicate with maintenance supervision, other engineering personnel, area department supervision.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service; follow all plant policies, environmental policies, and plant and departmental safety policies. Must be certified to operate a Fork Lift through internal training providers.
• Perform machinist work, use common machine tools to cut, shape, form, etc. and other materials into shape.
• Troubleshoot as a mechanic, use common hand tools to adjust, replace worn and broken parts of a structural, rotating, reciprocating or running nature.
• Accurately and correctly record job time and accurately record/sign-in service/attendance time.
• Perform other duties as directed by Engineering and Maintenance management.

Additional Information

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

Note to Applicants

During the Apprenticeship, the Apprentice shall receive applicable training through a regionally accredited Technical College program and additional work experience via daily work activities. Apprentices are mentored through the guidance of our Qualified Maintenance Technicians. Selected Candidates will receive 40 hours of paid work as reflected under the terms and conditions of our 2 yr Apprenticeship agreement and other local requirements. Candidates must maintain a 2.8 GPA while in the program.

EEO-Statement

EEO / 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 for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans, 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.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• Associates Degree in related field or currently enrolled in Second semester or higher of Technical College program - Mechatronics or E&I and current GPA of 2.8 or higher
• Willingness to work flexible work schedule
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year of manufacturing experience
• Current GPA above 3.0

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. Our Sumter location is seeking Multi-Craft Apprentices to join our Maintenance department. The ideal candidate has excellent communication and leadership skills, is dependable and accountable.

Are you ready to shape the future with us?