Mixing Setup Technician – Optimize Changeovers

Continental; Mount Vernon (IL); On-site; USD 58,151 - 71,074; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate Benefits

Robust Total Rewards Package

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Employee Discounts, including tire

Job summary

Continental is seeking a Mixing Setup Technician to streamline change-overs and fine-tune equipment for improved production consistency. You will perform machine setups, support process flow, and help train operators in mixing practices across a non-climate controlled environment.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED, plus manufacturing or mechanical experience. Eligible candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. with no visa sponsorship and no relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED and 1 year Continental Manufacturing experience or 2 years mechanical experience.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas now or in the future for this job posting.
• No relocation assistance is offered for this position.
• Previous manufacturing experience or Associates Degree (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Perform machine change-over and set-ups for optimum machine up time and consistency.
• Develop and implement guidelines for optimum setups on each machine with regard to stock being produced.
• Perform minor repairs on equipment: e.g., photo eye adjustments, slitter blade adjustments, gripper hook ups, loop lengths, belt tracking.
• Help design and maintain Mixing process flow and layout optimization.
• Perform machine inspections to identify and help prevent major breakdowns.
• Assist in the training of all machine operators in Mixing.
• Assist in six sigma project implementation.
• Monitor and adjust for customer complaints such as poor stacking accuracy.
• Assist in carbon delivery issues mainly from day bin to mixer.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associates Degree

Job description

Continental is seeking a Mixing Setup Technician to streamline change-overs and fine-tune equipment for improved production consistency. You will perform machine setups, support process flow, and help train operators in mixing practices across a non-climate controlled environment.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED, plus manufacturing or mechanical experience. Eligible candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. with no visa sponsorship and no relocation assistance.