Truck Wire Cutter (TWC)- Illinois

Continental; Mount Vernon (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate Benefits

Robust Total Rewards Package

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Employee Discounts, including tire DIS

Employer 401k Match

Diverse & Inclusive Work Environment

Employee Assistance Program

Future Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Continental is seeking a hardworking manufacturing associate to cut stock width, operate the splicer, and verify stock tags and product quality in a fast-paced environment. You will perform changeovers as needed and move inventory, with lifting up to 50–100 lbs and shifts including evenings and weekends.

The role involves a non-climate controlled environment with temperature swings, noise, and forklift traffic.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 0-2 years of manufacturing experience.
• No relocation assistance is offered.

Responsibilities

• Cut stock width and operate splicer ensuring proper functioning
• Confirm tolerance and specs of product
• Verify stock tags and overall quality
• Perform changeovers as needed
• Move empty and pull cassettes into storage slot

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Company Description

Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist that develops and produces sustainable, safe and convenient solutions for automotive manufacturers as well as industrial and end customers worldwide. 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.

Job Description

• Cut stock width and operate splicer ensuring proper functioning
• Confirm tolerance and specs of product
• Verify stock tags and overall quality
• Perform changeovers as needed
• Move empty and pull cassettes into storage slot
• Heavy work; Frequent lifting/ carrying up to 50 lbs. and occasionally up to 100 lbs.
• Frequent bending and reaching; occasional squatting, climbing stairs/ladders, and twisting

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• 0-2 years of manufacturing experience needed
• No relocation assistance is offered for this position

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 includes evenings 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.
• The role involves various physical tasks, including lifting, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, and operating machinery, with comprehensive training provided.

Additional Information

THE PERKS

• Immediate Benefits
• Robust Total Rewards Package
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Discounts, including tire discounts
• Employer 401k 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!

HOURLY PAY

• The hourly starting rate for this position is $28.20. The hourly rate will increase to $29.75 per hour after training is complete (6-12 weeks of training).This position is also eligible for a quarterly incentive program.
• This role will be eligible for shift differential which is added onto your hourly rate. The additional shift differential is $0.20 per hour for evening shifts, $0.40 per hour for overnight shifts, and $1.00 per hour for weekend shifts.
• Pay rate is based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

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.