Maintenance Technician

About the role

This role involves troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining various equipment and machinery for the plant. Tasks include installing, maintaining, and repairing production equipment, performing emergency and unscheduled repairs, troubleshooting motors, and conducting welding.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair production equipment, including performing emergency and unscheduled repairs to minimize downtime.
• Troubleshoot and repair motors (110V–4160V), control devices, PLCs, and electronic components including PCB assemblies and solid-state devices.
• Perform preventative maintenance, inspections, and mechanical repairs using hand tools to replace or adjust structural, rotating, and reciprocating parts.
• Operate machine tools to fabricate or modify parts, and read technical documents, work orders, and manuals to guide maintenance work.
• Install and maintain industrial piping systems (ferrous and non-ferrous) with various joint types, including valves, traps, and strainers.
• Perform basic carpentry for equipment support, including crating, blocking, and structural repairs using woodworking tools.
• Fabricate and repair sheet metal components such as ductwork, guards, tanks, and hoods using light to medium gauge metal.
• Conduct welding (gas and electric), including flat and pipe welding in multiple positions for structural and equipment repairs.
• Maintain and troubleshoot transformers, power distribution, and lighting systems.

Requirements

• AAS Degree in Mechatronics or Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Maintenance OR 5 years of work experience in industrial maintenance and HS Diploma/GED
• Strong mechanical or electrical aptitude
• Understanding of PLCs
• Ability to use hand tools and precision measuring devices
• Accurate troubleshooting/problem solving skills
• Must be able to work 12 hour 2-2-3 pattern (panama) shift 6:45-7:00 (can be either days or nights) including every other weekend
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. Continental is not able to offer visa support.
• Continental is not able to pay relocation expenses for this opportunity

Qualifications

• AAS Degree in Mechatronics or Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Maintenance WITH 4+ years of industrial maintenance experience

Benefits

• Immediate Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Discounts, including tire discounts
• Competitive Bonus Program (Gainshare) with the potential of monthly bonus payouts based on production goals
• Employer 401k Match
• Diverse & Inclusive Work Environment
• Employee Assistance Program
• Future Growth Opportunities, including personal and professional
• And many more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader!