Internal - Technician IV (Maintenance Lead) – Tire Build

Continental; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Continental is seeking a Maintenance Team Lead in the United States to manage a multi-craft maintenance crew responsible for equipment uptime and safety. You will drive TPM/PM initiatives, coach technicians, and ensure timely completion of PM tasks and work orders.

The role requires a broad technical background across mechanical, pneumatic, PLC/electrical systems, hydraulics, machining, and proactive downtime management. Some positions may require flexibility to meet production needs and shifts.

Qualifications

• Two or more years’ experience in maintenance within a production environment.
• This role is an internal only position; external applicants will not be considered.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required; no visa sponsorship available.
• Relocation expenses will not be provided.
• Preferred: Associate’s or bachelor’s degree; supervisory or leadership experience; Continental tire build maintenance; SAP experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate a multi-craft maintenance team to achieve a zero-breakdown culture.
• Decide on actions for equipment downtime and schedule technicians per PMs and downtime.
• Promote and monitor safety across the plant area.
• Train and promote TPM/PM concepts and effective problem solving (CBS, 5 Why, 5S).
• Mentor team members and arrange training to maintain capability in maintenance tasks.
• Complete daily maintenance shift reports and communicate with area leads on performance.
• Escalate unresolved issues after 2 hours of downtime to the lead engineer.
• Coordinate with area supervisor on attendance, vacations, and administrative tasks.
• Ensure PM tasks and work orders are executed with quality; track progress.

Skills

Team leadership

Maintenance planning

Safety compliance

Downtime reduction

Problem solving

CNC/PLC knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

YOUR TASKS

HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT

• Manage and lead the multi-craft technician to a zero-breakdown culture
• Make decisions on the best course of action regarding equipment down time and scheduling the multi-craft technicians according to PM’s and down equipment
• Promote and monitor safety throughout your area and in the plant
• Promote and train TPM/PM concepts and effective problem solving (CBS, 5 why, clean, inspect, repair)
• Mentor and train (or arrange training) as necessary to ensure the team is capable and effective in maintenance and repair of equipment
• Complete the daily maintenance shift report
• Escalate technical issues to the lead engineer that cannot be resolved by the team after 2 hours of consecutive asset downtime
• Communicate directly with the maintenance area lead or supervisor of the area regarding performance of the maintenance team when necessary
• Monitor and ensure execution of PM tasks and work orders and follow up on completion and quality of work
• Communicate all matters of attendance and vacation requests directly with the area lead or supervisor for the area and perform other administrative tasks as directed by your immediate supervisor
• Collect and assign maintenance best practices for consistency across all shifts
• Partner with team to address hands-on maintenance activities as required
• Must have flexibility to adjust work schedule to meet maintenance and production needs
• Must have broad technical background to include knowledge of production mechanical, pneumatic, PLC, electrical, hydraulic, electronic devices, machining/grinding, and familiarity with appropriate maintenance repair/procedures
• Must be able and willing to monitor production equipment within an assigned engineering maintenance area of responsibility to allow early intervention when maintenance issues arise and assign appropriate personnel to address with optimum efficiency
• Must be able and willing to coach maintenance team with respect to potential training needs on an ongoing basis and promote team concepts and cohesion within the team
• Support the Continental Business System (CBS) structure by participating in the applicable CBT meeting, reviewing and managing his/her/team performance, conducting simple problem-solving using action sheets, identifying and implementing improvement opportunities, participating in the CBT reviews, and taking ownership for presented parts of the team boards
• Issueprocedures and work instructions,ensure implementation of measures, and maintain controls
• Raiseawareness,ensure regular ESH training and provideinformation aboutESHresponsibilitiesand duties
• Ensureimmediate notificationand response, and initiate preventive measures in case of unsafe or polluting hazards
• Demonstrate exemplarypersonal behavior in ESH and motivate others
• Other duties as assigned

NOTE: May not be inclusive of all work required and may be updated as needed.

Additional Information

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

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.

Qualifications

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED
• Two or more years’ experience in maintenance within a production environment
• This role is an internal only position, external applicants will not be considered for this role
• 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

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree
• Supervisory or leadership experienced preferred
• Continental tire build maintenance experience
• SAP experience

THE ENVIRONMENT

• Safety is our highest priority and safety procedures / guidelines must be always adhered to. This includes safety wear such as steel toes, hearing protection and eye protection where required.
• The job is within a non-climate-controlled environment where you will be exposed to temperature swings (hot/cold), forklift and pedestrian traffic, and noise
• The role involves various physical tasks, including lifting and operating machinery, with comprehensive training provided
• Must be able to stand for long periods, frequently stoop, twist, bend, walk long distances, climb stairs/ladders, and lift 50 or more pounds occasionally.

Company Description

Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €39.7 billion in 2024 and currently employs around 95,000 people in 54 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.