Maintenance Lead, Tire Build — Drive Zero-Breakdown

Continental; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Continental Tire the Americas, LLC is seeking an Internal Technician IV (Maintenance Lead) for the Tire Build area in Sumter, SC. The role leads a multi-craft maintenance team, ensures adherence to PM schedules, and drives a zero-breakdown culture in a heavy manufacturing setting.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in maintenance within production, strong leadership, and SAP experience. This is a full-time, on-site position with emphasis on safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; two+ years’ maintenance experience in a production environment.
• This internal role requires U.S. work authorization and no relocation support.
• External applicants will not be considered; internal only.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required; Continental will not sponsor visas.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a multi-craft maintenance team to a zero-breakdown culture.
• Schedule technicians according to PMs and equipment downtime.
• Promote safety and TPM/PM concepts; mentor team on maintenance best practices.
• Complete daily maintenance shift reports and escalate unresolved issues after downtime.
• Coordinate with area lead/supervisor on attendance, vacations, and performance reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance

Safety

Problem solving

Team mentoring

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Continental Tire the Americas, LLC is seeking an Internal Technician IV (Maintenance Lead) for the Tire Build area in Sumter, SC. The role leads a multi-craft maintenance team, ensures adherence to PM schedules, and drives a zero-breakdown culture in a heavy manufacturing setting.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in maintenance within production, strong leadership, and SAP experience. This is a full-time, on-site position with emphasis on safety and continuous improvement.