Mechanical Technician

Continental Group Sector ContiTech; Cora (WV); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Continental is seeking a skilled technician to perform scheduled and emergency repairs on customer conveyor systems. You will troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic aspects, read manuals and blueprints, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

The role requires welding (SMAW/GMAW/TIG) and rigging know-how, with experience in conveyor system setup, preventive maintenance, and defect investigation. High school diploma or GED and relevant field experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; related experience preferred.
• Strong mechanical background with bearing installation and fluid power knowledge.
• Reading blueprints and understanding conveyor systems a must.
• Experience welding SMAW, GMAW and TIG; cutting with OXY/PLASMA preferred.
• Ability to rig and signal hoisting operations safely.
• Good understanding of laser alignment technology and fabrication/layout skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide scheduled and emergency repairs to customer conveyor systems.
• Perform mechanical, electrical, fabrication, pneumatic and hydraulic troubleshooting.
• Read manuals, blueprints, and work orders to perform maintenance and service.
• Conduct system setup, review, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance.

Skills

Mechanical background

Bearing installation

Blueprint reading

Rigging and signaling

Laser alignment

Fabrication

Welding SMAW/GMAW/TIG

Conveyor systems knowledge

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Welding equipment

OXY/PLASMA cutting

Laser alignment tools

Job description

• Legal Entity: Veyance Industrial Services, Inc. (2012)
• Working Time: Full Time

Company Description

THE COMPANY

Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2021, Continental generated sales of €33.8 billion and currently employs more than 190,000 people in 58 countries and markets.

Are you ready to shape the future with us?

Job Description

Provides scheduled and emergency/unscheduled repairs to customer conveyor systems. Demonstrates skills including but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, fabrication/welding, pneumatic and hydraulic troubleshooting. Reads and interprets equipment manuals, blue prints and work orders to perform required maintenance and service. Conducts conveyor systems setup/review, troubleshooting, repairs and preventive maintenance services. Complies with all government regulatory requirements, including but not limited to OSHA, MSHA and DOT. Performs other duties as assigned by management and/or as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical background, including bearing installation, fluid power knowledge and best practices of component interchange.
• Basic knowledge of blueprint reading and general knowledge of customers’ conveyor systems.
• Performs welding-SMAW, GMAW and TIG. OXY, PLASMA and AIR ARC cutting as required.
• Demonstrates proper rigging and signaling for hoisting operations.
• Observes conveyor system operations to detect defects or component malfunction.
• General knowledge of laser alignment technology.
• General fabrication and layout abilities.
• High School diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred; three to six years related experience and/or training preferred.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to read and interpret metal rule.

Additional Information

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