Tire Building Operator

Continental; Clinton (MS); On-site; USD 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate Benefits

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Employee Discounts

401k Match

Diverse & Inclusive Work Environment

Employee Resource Groups

Employee Assistance Program

Future Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Continental in Clinton, MS, is hiring a Tire Building Operator to run high-investment tire-building equipment and ensure accurate component placement, adherence to quality standards, and efficient operation. The role requires reading specs, basic measurements, and teamwork in a non-climate controlled factory environment. Hands-on training and safety gear are provided, with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Ability to lead and promote teamwork in a production environment.
• Ability to read and understand specifications and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Must be willing and able to work 12-hour rotating shifts, including days, nights, and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Load and remove stock cassettes and books.
• Make minor machine adjustments to ensure proper stock length and placement.
• Complete quality checks on products using metric measurements and formulas.
• Read specifications and use gauges to monitor product quality.
• Respond quickly to downtime and notify supervision of issues.
• Operate control panels in automatic and manual modes.
• Execute basic sequencing on Tire Build machines.
• Apply problem-solving skills for machine cycle issues.
• Understand written and oral instructions regarding specs and tolerances.
• Communicate with operators and supervision.
• Drive forklifts and operate other material handling equipment as needed.

Skills

Team leadership

Reading specifications

Basic computer skills

Shift work

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Company Description

THE COMPANY

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 78,000 people in 54 countries and markets.

Tire solutions from the Tires group sector make 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 employs more than 56,000 people worldwide and has 19 production and 16 development sites.

Are you ready to shape the future with us?

Job Description

The Tire Building Operator is responsible for operating high-investment Commercial Radial Truck Tire building equipment to accurately assemble and position all required tire components for the construction of "green" Commercial Radial Truck Tires. The operator must ensure proper component placement, adherence to quality standards, and efficient equipment operation throughout the tire-building process.

How You Will Make An Impact

• Load and remove stock cassettes and books
• Make minor machine adjustments to ensure proper stock length and placement
• Complete quality checks on products including material splices, standards, and corrective actions using metric measurements and formulas.
• Read specifications, use hand tools, tape measures and other gauging devices to monitor current and ongoing product quality.
• React quickly to equipment downtime or other extraordinary condition, and must notify supervision whenever such conditions occur
• Perform actions with a control panel interface, both automatic and manual
• Execute basic sequencing process on Tire Build machines
• Possess and apply problem solving skills in case of machine cycle issues
• Must be able to read and understand written and oral instructions: as to specs, procedures, tolerances, and various construction and quality requirements.
• Communicate with other inbound and outbound operators, production operators, other crew members and supervision.
• Drives forklifts and operate other material handling equipment as needed and is responsible for the proper care and safe operation of the material handling equipment.

Qualifications

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE

• HS Diploma or equivalent
• Successful completion of Work Keys Assessment (SILVER)
• Ability to lead and promote teamwork in a production environment
• Ability to read and understand specifications and follow both written and verbal instructions
• Basic computer skills required
• Must be willing and able to work 12-hour rotating shifts, including days, nights, and weekends

Additional Ways To Stand Out

• Previous experience in manufacturing environment
• Ability to operate Forklift.

THE PERKS

• Immediate Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Volunteer Time Of
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Discounts, including tire discounts
• Competitive Bonus Programs
• Employees 401k Match
• Diverse & Inclusive Work Environment
• 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 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.
• 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.
• The role involves various physical tasks, including lifting, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, and operating sit -down tugger, with comprehensive training provided.

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.