Mechanical Technician

Continental Group Sector ContiTech; Elkview (WV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Continental is seeking a maintenance technician to provide scheduled and emergency repairs on conveyor systems. You will read manuals, interpret blueprints, perform mechanical, electrical and fabrication tasks, and conduct preventive maintenance to keep lines running.

Safety compliance is essential, with OSHA/MSHA/DOT guidelines followed. The role requires strong mechanical skills, welding, rigging, and the ability to troubleshoot complex systems across facilities.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical background with bearing installation and fluid power knowledge.
• Basic blueprint reading and general knowledge of conveyor systems.
• Welding SMAW, GMAW and TIG; cutting with OXY, PLASMA and AIR ARC when required.
• Proper rigging and signaling for hoisting operations; safety focused.
• Observes conveyor operations to detect defects or malfunctions; laser alignment knowledge.
• General fabrication and layout abilities; reads metal rules for measurements.

Responsibilities

• Provides scheduled and emergency repairs to customer conveyor systems.
• Performs setup, troubleshooting, repairs and preventive maintenance.
• Reads equipment manuals and work orders to perform required service.
• Ensures compliance with OSHA, MSHA and DOT regulations.

Skills

Mechanical background

Blueprint reading

Welding SMAW/GMAW/TIG

Rigging & signaling

Conveyor systems knowledge

Laser alignment tech

Fabrication & layout

Mathematics for measurements

Education

HS diploma or GED

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

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