Mechanical Technician

Continental Industry; Gillette (WY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Continental Industry is seeking a skilled field technician to perform scheduled and emergency repairs on customer conveyor systems. You will apply mechanical, electrical, welding, and hydraulic troubleshooting to keep lines running efficiently.

The role requires reading manuals and blueprints, performing setup and preventive maintenance, and ensuring compliance with OSHA, MSHA, and DOT. A strong mechanical background and welding skills are essential; HS diploma/GED with 3–6 years of experience

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical background with bearing installation and fluid power knowledge.
• Basic blueprint reading and general conveyor system knowledge.
• Experience with SMAW, GMAW, TIG welding and cutting.
• Rigging and signaling for hoisting operations.
• Ability to read manuals and blueprints; detect defects.
• Knowledge of laser alignment technology.
• High School diploma or GED preferred; 3–6 years related experience.
• Ability to perform calculations and measurements in various units.

Responsibilities

• Provide scheduled and emergency repairs to customer conveyor systems.
• Perform mechanical, electrical, fabrication/welding, pneumatic and hydraulic troubleshooting.
• Read manuals, blueprints, and work orders to perform maintenance and service.
• Set up and review conveyor systems; troubleshooting and preventive maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, MSHA and DOT regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Mechanical background

Blueprint reading

Electrical troubleshooting

Rigging and signaling

Welding SMAW/GMAW/TIG

Fabrication and layout

Laser alignment technology

Preventive maintenance

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Welding equipment

Oxy-fuel cutting

Plasma cutting

Rigging equipment

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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