Mold Shop Technician - Night Shift Job ID: REF99197Z

Continental; Sumter, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Continental in Sumter, SC seeks a manufacturing technician to support curing press operations and tooling maintenance. You will ensure product quality and process readiness while following safety and 5S standards.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and at least two years in manufacturing, with the ability to read drawings and perform inspections. This on-site role requires attention to detail and the ability to work assigned shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two or more years of manufacturing experience.
• Must be willing to work the selected shift and lift up to 85 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and monitor curing presses while ensuring safety and quality standards.
• Maintain molds, bladder, and tooling; perform inspections and changeovers.
• Troubleshoot equipment and tooling issues and initiate corrective actions.
• Read and interpret specifications, drawings, procedures, tolerances, and quality requirements.
• Conduct final product inspections using control panels and calipers, micrometers, and dial indicators.
• Follow 5S, safety, environmental, and CBS standards; work effectively in a team.
• Respond to downtime, communicate issues to supervision, and report conditions affecting quality.

Job description

Job Description

YOUR TASKS

Responsible for maintaining employee training and qualification records while supporting curing press operations, tooling maintenance, quality requirements, and production readiness. This role requires strong mechanical aptitude, troubleshooting skills, adherence to safety standards, and the ability to maintain molds, equipment, and product quality throughout the manufacturing process.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Maintain employee skill matrices, qualification records, and department headcount data.
• Set up, operate, and monitor curing presses while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Perform mold, bladder, and tooling maintenance, including inspections, cleaning, assembly/disassembly, and changeovers.
• Troubleshoot equipment and tooling issues, perform repairs, and initiate corrective and preventive actions to improve performance.
• Read and interpret specifications, drawings, procedures, tolerances, and quality requirements.
• Conduct final product inspections and quality checks using control panel interfaces and measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, and dial indicators.
• Follow plant safety, environmental, quality, and 5S standards while working effectively as a self-motivated team member.
• Respond quickly to equipment downtime, communicate issues to supervision, and report any conditions that could impact product quality.
• Be self-managed, detail-oriented, and capable of performing under pressure.
• Follow all plant, ESH, CBS, quality, and department processes and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

NOTE: May not be inclusive of all work required and may be updated as needed

Additional Information

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

EEO-Statement:

EEO / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Continental offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Continental complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans, where they apply. To be considered, you must apply for a specific position for which Continental has a current posted job opening. Qualifying applications will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which you apply. If you would like to be considered for additional or future job openings, we encourage you to reapply for other opportunities as they become available. Further, Continental provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply [e-mail] contact US Recruiting at 800-821-2727. This telephone line and email address are reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application, if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a call back.

Qualifications

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Two or more years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
• Must be willing to work selected shift for this position
• 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 opening
• Continental is not able to pay relocation expenses for this opportunity

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to frequently bend, climb, kneel, and lift up to 85 pounds in a hot environment
• Ability to stand for long periods of time

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior relevant tooling and mold experience
• Vocational or post-secondary mechanical training
• Technical, machining experience

Company Description

Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €19.7 billion in 2025 and currently employs around 76,000 people in 54 countries and markets.

Tire solutions from the Tires group sectormake mobility safer, smarter, and more sustainable. Its premium portfolio encompasses car, truck, bus, two-wheel, and specialty tires as well as smart solutions and services for fleets and tire retailers. Continental has been delivering top performance for more than 150 years and is one of the world’s largest tire manufacturers. In fiscal 2025, the Tires group sector generated sales of 13.8 billion euros. Continental's tire division currently employs around 53,000 people worldwide and has 19 production and 16 development sites.