2-Year Maintenance Apprentice

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 76,000 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 currently employs around 53,000 people worldwide and has 19 production and 16 development sites.

About the role

Receive applicable training through a regionally accredited technical college program and additional work experience via daily work activities while being mentored through the guidance of our qualified maintenance technicians. Your program tuition will be paid in full as reflected under the terms and conditions of our 2-year apprenticeship agreement and other local requirements.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair control devices and motors in the 110 VAC to 4160 VAC range and maintain power transformers (4160, 460, 460/110) and lighting transformers (4160/277).
• Repair relay/limit switch logic devices and any electronic type control devices that utilize solid state components, transistors, diodes, VDC, including printed circuit board assemblies.
• Troubleshoot, program, and repair PLC’s on the shop floor and any control devices used in conjunction with plant service in steam, water, air, etc. (electrical or mechanical).
• Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines and equipment and adjust as needed.
• Effectively communicate with maintenance supervision, other engineering personnel, and area department supervision.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Follow all plant policies, environmental policies, and plant and departmental safety policies.
• Operate a forklift (certification provided through internal training) and work a flexible schedule.
• Perform machinist work using common machine tools to cut, shape, and form materials.
• Troubleshoot as a mechanic using common hand tools to adjust, replace worn, and broken parts of structural, rotating, reciprocating, or running nature.
• Accurately record job time and service/attendance time.
• Follow internal ESH (Environment, Safety, Health) work instructions in daily work.
• Demonstrate exemplary personal behavior in ESH and motivate others.
• Ensure immediate notification and response, and initiate preventive measures in case of unsafe or polluting hazards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Currently enrolled in a technical college program (Mechatronics or E&I) in your second semester.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. (no visa sponsorship available for this role).

Physical Requirements

• Medium to heavy work with exposure to heat and dust.
• Ability to stand for long periods, frequently stoop, twist, bend, walk long distances, climb stairs/ladders, and lift 50+ pounds occasionally.
• Work at heights and outdoors when required.
• Ability to wear respirators, safety equipment, and safety apparatus for above-ground work.
• Full range of motion in both hands and arms to use hand and powered tools.
• Willingness to work 12-hour rotating shifts.