Electrical Technician - Project-Based

Continental Tire the Americas, LLC; Plymouth (IN); On-site; USD 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Hoosier Racing Tire in Plymouth, IN is seeking an Electrical Technician – 1st shift to join our team. This role is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

This role supports production operations through equipment maintenance, diagnostics, preventative maintenance, and safe repair practices while ensuring quality and efficiency standards are met.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in an electrical field or equivalent.
• 3+ years of electrical field experience.
• Certificate in an electrical field.
• Ability to lift up to 70 lbs.
• Limited travel within the U.S. may be required.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.
• Relocation is not offered for this position.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and complete high-quality repairs on AC/DC electrical control systems, including PLCs, hardwired circuits, field devices, motors, drives, and servo systems.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and steam systems using schematics and diagnostic tools.
• Replace defective components, restore equipment to operation, and verify proper system functionality.
• Perform maintenance on hydraulic, lubrication, piping, and fluid power systems.
• Operate machine tools, hand tools, and welding equipment to fabricate or repair components.
• Accurately document maintenance activities, labor time, faults, and corrective actions within SAP/PUMA using an iPad.
• Follow safety procedures, including LOTO and PPE, and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with Maintenance, Engineering, and Production teams and support overtime and additional responsibilities.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Education

Associates degree in electrical field

Certificate in electrical field

Job description

Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist. 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.

Hoosier Racing Tire, the largest race tire manufacturer in the world, has continually promoted passion, pride, and success in the racing industry since 1957. Based in Plymouth, Ind. their state-of-the-art facility, including a fully integrated technology and R&D center, is solely dedicated to engineering, designing, supporting, and manufacturing the over 1,000 different types of racing and high-performance tires currently produced. Instilled with the heritage of champions, Hoosier utilizes a model sales and distribution network to deliver winning results globally. Hoosier Racing Tire is a 100% subsidiary of Continental AG.

THIS POSITION IS PROJECT-BASED AND IS EXPECTED TO RUN APPROXIMATELY 12 – 18 MONTHS WITH THE OPPORTUNITY FOR LONG-TERM EMPLOYMENT BASED ON BUSINESS NEEDS AND PERFORMANCE.

THE POSITION

Hoosier Racing Tire in Plymouth, IN is seeking an Electrical Technician – 1st shift to join our team. This role is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role supports production operations through equipment maintenance, diagnostics, preventative maintenance, and safe repair practices while ensuring quality and efficiency standards are met.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Diagnose and complete high-quality repairs on AC/DC electrical control systems, including PLCs, hardwired circuits, field devices, motors, drives, and servo systems.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and steam systems using schematics, diagnostic software, precision measurement tools, and specialized testing equipment.
• Replace defective components, restore equipment to operation, and verify proper system functionality and performance.
• Perform maintenance on hydraulic, lubrication, piping, and fluid power systems, including draining, refilling, bleeding, and repairing associated components.
• Operate machine tools, hand tools, and welding equipment to fabricate, modify, and repair mechanical, structural, and sheet metal components.
• Accurately document maintenance activities, labor time, faults, and corrective actions within SAP/PUMA systems using an iPad.
• Follow all safety procedures, including LOTO and PPE requirements, while maintaining compliance with plant, corporate, and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate effectively with Maintenance, Engineering, and Production teams while supporting operational needs through overtime, coverage, and additional assigned responsibilities.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE

• Associates degree in an electrical field, or
• 3+ years of relevant experience in an electrical field
• Certificate in an electrical field
• Ability to lift up to 70 lbs.
• Limited travel within the U.S. may be 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.

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. Further, Continental provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to [e-mail] 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.

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. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to [e-mail] or contact US Recruiting at 800-821-2727. 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.