Mechanical Technician

Continental Industry; Logan (WV); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Continental invites a field technician to join its industrial service team. You will perform scheduled and emergency repairs on customer conveyor systems, using mechanical, electrical, welding and hydraulic troubleshooting to keep lines running.

Reading manuals and blueprints, conducting setup and preventive maintenance, and ensuring compliance with OSHA and DOT standards are core duties. A HS diploma or GED and 3–6 years' experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical background and knowledge of bearing installation and fluid power.
• Blueprint reading and general knowledge of conveyor systems.
• Welding: SMAW, GMAW, TIG; cutting as required.
• Rigging and signaling for hoisting operations.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical manuals and specs.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and emergency repairs on customer conveyor systems.
• Read manuals, blueprints and work orders to perform maintenance and service.
• Conduct conveyor system setup, troubleshooting and preventive maintenance.
• Comply with OSHA, MSHA and DOT regulations; maintain safety standards.
• Assist with rigging and signaling for hoisting operations.

Skills

Mechanical background

Blueprint reading

Welding SMAW/GMAW/TIG

Rigging & signaling

Conveyor systems operation

Laser alignment

Fabrication & layout

Mathematical ability

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Welding equipment

Job 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.

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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