PLT QA Tech III - Classifier

Continental; Illinois; On-site; USD 54,921 - 74,305; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate Benefits

Robust Total Rewards Package

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Employee Discounts (including tire)

Employer 401k Match

Diverse & Inclusive Workplace

Employee Assistance Program

Future Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Continental seeks a PLT QA Tech III - Classifier to determine repairable, scrap, or first-class tires per QMD and perform audits. The role requires lifting tires, following safety policies, and cross-training to cover all QA technician inspections. You will operate in a high-heat, non-climate controlled environment with evenings and weekend shifts.

Immediate benefits apply. Starting salary is $64,613 annually, with a comprehensive benefits package and equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required; visa sponsorship is not offered.
• No relocation assistance is offered for this position.

Responsibilities

• Classify and inspect tires according to QMD standards.
• Notify personnel of repeated scrap tires.
• Perform various audits (e.g., dirty mold, serial).
• Cross-train to perform all QA technician inspection jobs.

Skills

Lifting

Quality inspection

Audits

Safety focus

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates degree

Job description

Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €39.7 billion in 2024 and currently employs around 95,000 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 2024, the Tires group sector generated sales of 13.9 billion euros. Continental's tire division employs more than 57,000 people worldwide and has 20 production and 16 development sites.

The PLT QA Tech III - Classifier will:

The Passenger QA Classifiers job is to determine if the rejected tires from 100% are repairable, scrap, or first class according to the QMD, and perform various audits.

QA Technician will be responsible for the following:

1. Able to classify and inspect tires according to QMD standards.
2. Notify appropriate personnel of scrap tires that repeat.
3. Perform various audits, including, but not limited to dirty mold audit, serial audit.
4. Will be cross trained to perform all QA technician inspection jobs.
5. Must be able to lift tires for the duration of the shift and place them on the appropriate pallets and conveyors.
6. QA Technician will follow all plant rules, and will follow departmental safety policies, environmental policies, and chemical handling procedures , including being familiar with Material Safety Data Sheets, (MSDS)
7. QA Technician will follow standard practice for this specific job and perform all work necessary to obtain quality production.
8. Perform other duties as directed by the QA Supervisor, Chief Inspector or QA Manager.
9. 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.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 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
• Previous manufacturing Quality experience
• Associates degree

Environment

• 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.

THE PERKS

• Immediate Benefits
• 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.