TT QA Technician Job ID: REF100267A

Continental Corporation; Mount Vernon (WA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate Benefits

Total Rewards

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Employee Discounts

401k Match

Diversity & Inclusion

Employee Assistance

Career Growth

Job summary

Continental is seeking a TT Quality Technician to support final finish operations and QA. You will perform warranty investigations, tire section analysis, 100% inspections, and dock release activities to ensure quality before shipment.

Responsibilities include classifying tires per QMD standards, reporting scrap findings, conducting dock audits, and cross-training in various QA tasks. A strong safety and MSDS focus is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• We will not sponsor work visas now or in the future for this job posting.
• No relocation assistance is offered.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for a multitude of roles within the final finish and support areas.
• Warranty and general investigation work.
• Sectioning and analysis of cut tire sections.
• Over-inspection of 100% inspection product.
• Dock release prior to shipment.
• Classify and inspect tires according to QMD standards.
• Notify appropriate personnel of scrap tires.
• Perform dock audits on all OE tread codes.
• Cross trained to perform all QA technician inspection jobs.
• Perform First Tire Check to verify mold specifications and legibility of tire information.
• Perform dirty mold audits-serial checks.
• Follow all plant rules, safety, environmental policies, and MSDS procedures.
• Follow standard practice to obtain quality production.
• Perform other duties as directed by Chief Inspector or QA Manager.
• Ensure all ESH procedures and legal requirements are implemented and monitored.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree

Job description

Job Description

TT Quality Technician will:

Be responsible for a multitude of roles within the final finish and support areas. This role will require the ability to do the following functions: Warranty and general investigation work, Sectioning and analysis of cut tire sections, Over-inspection of 100% inspection product, Dock release prior to shipment.

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 passed by 100% inspectors.
3. Perform dock audits on all OE tread codes.
4. Will be cross trained to perform all QA technician inspection jobs. (Over-inspection, Tire Cutting, CTD checks, first tire checks, Audits, CS1)
5. Perform First Tire Check to verify that mold is up to specifications, and all information on the tire is legible and correct to specification.
6. Perform dirty mold audits-serial checks.
7. Responsible for following all plant rules, and departmental safety policies, environmental policies, and chemical handling procedures, including being familiar with Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
8. QA Technician will follow standard practice for this specific job and perform all work necessary to obtain quality production
9. Perform other duties as directed by the Chief Inspector or QA Manager.
10. 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.

Additional Information

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 $55,683 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] 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 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:

• Associate's 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.

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.