Mechanical Technician

Continental Industry; Elkview (WV); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Continental seeks an experienced technician to provide scheduled and emergency repairs to customer conveyor systems. You will perform mechanical, electrical, welding and hydraulic troubleshooting, read manuals and blueprints, and execute setup, inspection and preventive maintenance.

You must follow OSHA, MSHA and DOT regulations, coordinate with management for timely service, and document work performed. A high school diploma with 3–6 years of related experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school graduate with related manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Strong mechanical and reading blueprints skills are required.
• Experience welding SMAW, GMAW and TIG; rigging and signal for hoisting operations.

Responsibilities

• Provides scheduled and emergency repairs to conveyor systems.
• Reads equipment manuals, blueprints and work orders to perform maintenance.
• Performs preventive maintenance and ensures regulatory compliance (OSHA, MSHA, DOT).

Skills

Mechanical background

Blueprint reading

Welding (SMAW/GMAW/TIG)

Rigging & signaling

Troubleshooting

Laser alignment knowledge

Fabrication & layout

Math & measurement

Education

High School diploma or GED

3–6 years related experience

Tools

Welding equipment proficiency (SMAW/GMAW/TIG)

Laser alignment equipment

Rigging gear

Job description

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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