PLT Plant 1 Curing Setup Technician

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.

About the Role

The PLT Plant 1 Curing Setup Tech will:

• Set up and make mold changes for Passenger Truck Tire Curing Presses.
• Removal and installation of al bladders.
• Clean and drill venting in molds.
• Make minor adjustments to presses as needed.
• Absorb assistance spraying and loading of Passenger Tire Presses as necessary.

Responsibilities

PLT Curing Set up Tech must be able to make mold and bladder changes, install recipes, build and tear down bladders, drilling molds, cleaning of molds in press, and maintain SFI data input.

• Maintain SFI data input.
• Make minor mechanical adjustments and emergency repairs.
• Chase Scrap, do first tire check and first bag check, squeeze audits, cure cycle audits, and cure temperature audits, and serial changes in molds.

PLT Curing Set up Tech will follow all plant policies, environmental policies and plant and departmental safety policies. Must be certified to operate a Fork Life through the Safety Department.

• Operate a Fork Life through the Safety Department.

PLT Curing Set up Tech must be able to effectively communicate with other set up techs, curing supervision, and curing press operators, and supplying departments.

• Communicate with other set up techs, curing supervision, and curing press operators, and supplying departments.

PLT Curing Set up Tech will follow standard practices and perform all work necessary to promptly and accurately obtain quality and quantity production, and keeping work areas neat, clean, and aligned and orderly.

• Perform all work necessary to promptly and accurately obtain quality and quantity production, and keeping work areas neat, clean, and aligned and orderly.

Perform other duties as directed by the PLT Curing Supervisor, Lead Supervisor, or Department Manager. Ensure all ESH procedures, policies and legal requirements are implemented and monitored.

Qualifications

• Basic Qualifications: High School Diploma/GED and 1 year Continental Manufacturing experience or 2 years mechanical experience. Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.
• Preferred Qualifications: Previous manufacturing experience or Associates 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 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. 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.

Benefits

• Immediate Benefits
• Roadmap to Success
• 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!

The starting annual salary for this role is $64,613 a year. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Ready to Drive with Continental?

Take the first step and fill in the online application. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 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.