PLT Plant 1 Curing Scrap Chaser

Continental; Mount Vernon (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Tire Discounts

401k Match

Diversity & Inclusion

Employee Assistance Program

Career Growth

Job summary

Continental Tire the Americas, LLC (0505) is seeking a PLT Plant 1 Curing Scrap Chaser in Mount Vernon, IL. The role focuses on monitoring non conformities, adjusting for uniformity, and coordinating with the Tire room to quarantine materials.

It requires forklift operation certification, adherence to safety policies, and collaboration with set up techs and quality teams. The position includes physical tasks in a high-heat environment, with potential evening/weekend shifts.

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; no visa sponsorship.
• No relocation assistance offered for this position.

Responsibilities

• Monitor non conformities and coordinate quarantines with Tire room.
• Communicate about adjustments from uniformity and audits.
• Operate mold and bladder changes, install recipes, build/tear down bladders, and input data.
• Perform minor mechanical adjustments and emergency repairs, and conduct loader checks and cures audits.
• Follow plant policies, safety guidelines, and ESH requirements; operate Fork Lift with certification.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and support production planning and quality goals.

Skills

Safety compliance

Team communication

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma

Associates Degree

Tools

Forklift Certification

Job description

• Legal Entity: Continental Tire the Americas, LLC (0505)
• Referral Bonus: Yes
• Working Time: Full Time

Company Description

Continentalis 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 theTires 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 Tiresgroup sectorgenerated 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.

Job Description

The PLT Plant 1 Curing Scrap Chaser will:

Monitor all non conformities throughout the department and make adjustments as needed. Stay in communication with the Tire room of any non conforming materials that will need quarantined. Monitor and follow up with uniformity topics as needed and communicate back any adjustments that were performed. Monitor and Follow-up with Flash Audits and communicate back any adjustments that were performed.

• PLT Curing Scrap Chaser must be able to make mold and bladder changes, install recipes, build and tear down bladders, and maintain data input.
• PLT Curing Scrap Chaser must be able to make minor mechanical adjustments and emergency repairs, perform loader quick checks, squeeze audits, cure cycle audits, and cure temperature audits.
• PLT Curing Scrap Chaser will follow all plant policies, environmental policies and plant and departmental safety policies. Must be certified to operate a Fork Life through the Safety Department.
• PLT Curing Scrap Chaser must be able to effectively communicate with other set up techs, curing supervision, curing press operators, supplying departments, quality assurance, process engineering, and final finish.
• PLT Curing Scrap Chaser will follow standard practices and perform all work necessary to promptly and accurately obtain quality and quantity production, and keeping work areas neat, clean, and aligned and orderly.
• Perform other duties as directed by the PLT Curing Supervisor, Lead Supervisor, or Department Manager.
• Ensure all ESH procedures, policies and legal requirements are implemented and monitored.

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

Qualifications

Basic 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous manufacturing experience or Associates Degree
• Safety is our highest priority and safety procedures/ guidelines must be always adhered to. This includes safety wear such as hearing protection and steel toe shoes.
• New Hires will likely be placed on a shift that includesevenings and weekends.
• The job is within a non-climate controlled environment where you will be exposed to temperature swings (hot/cold), forklift and pedestrian traffic, and noise. Majority of work completed in a high heat environment.
• The role involves various physical tasks, including lifting, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, and operating machinery, with comprehensive training provided.

Additional Information

THE PERKS

• Robust Total Rewards Package
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Discounts, including tire discounts
• Employer401k Match
• Diverse & Inclusive Work Environment with 20+ Employee Resource groups.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Future Growth Opportunities, including personal and professional
• And many more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader!

The starting annual salary for this role is $64,613 a year.

Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations

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 to [e-mail] or 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.