Internal or External - Maintenance Apprentice 2-year

Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2023, Continental generated preliminary sales of €41.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 56 countries and markets.

With its premium portfolio in the car, truck, bus, two-wheel and specialty tire segment, the Tires group sector stands for innovative solutions in tire technology. Intelligent products and services related to tires and the promotion of sustainability complete the product portfolio. For specialist dealers and fleet management, Tires offers digital tire monitoring and tire management systems, in addition to other services, with the aim of keeping fleets mobile and increasing their efficiency. With its tires, Continental makes a significant contribution to safe, efficient and environmentally friendly mobility. 

Continental Tire has been around for over 150 years, we’ve been changing the way the world moves while making it more safe, smart, sustainable and accessible to all. Our Sumter, SC location is seeking a 2-year Maintenance Apprentice  to join our Maintnenance Department. 

Are you ready to shape the future with us?

Continental is looking for candidates for our Multi-Craft 2yr Apprentice Program to work in our Sumter, SC plant. 

During the Apprenticeship, the Apprentice shall receive applicable training through a regionally accredited Technical College program and additional work experience via daily work activities. Apprentices are mentored through the guidance of our Qualified Maintenance Technicians. Selected Candidates will receive their program college tuition paid in full as reflected under the terms and conditions of our 2yr Apprenticeship agreement and other local requirements.

Core Responsibilities:
•    Troubleshoot and repair control devices and motors in the 110 V AC to 4160 VAC range; 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. This repair includes 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. These control devices may be electrical or mechanical.
•    Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment and make adjustments
•    Effectively communicate with maintenance supervision, other engineering personnel, 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. Must be certified to operate a Fork Lift through internal training providers.
•    Perform machinist work, use common machine tools to cut, shape, form, etc. and other materials into shape.
•    Troubleshoot as a mechanic, use common hand tools to adjust, replace worn and broken parts of a structural, rotating, reciprocating or running nature.
•    Accurately and correctly record job time and accurately record/sign-in service/attendance time.
•    Perform other duties as directed by Engineering and Maintenance management.

Basic Qualifications
High school diploma/GED 
Currently enrolled in Technical College program - Mechatronics or E&I, current GPA of 2.8 or higher 

Must be in at least the second semester of Mechatronics or E&I program
Willingness to work flexible work schedule

Preferred Qualifications
1 year of manufacturing experience
Current GPA above 3.0

Note to Applicants:

Selected candidates who are currently enrolled in an online based program will be required to work  while completing the online course work. Selected candidates who are currently enrolled in a class room based program will be paid for up to 20 hours classroom and required to work 20 hours in the plant each week for on the job training. Candidates must maintain a 2.8 GPA while in the program.  Once the classroom based school portion of the program is completed, selected candidates will work the standard Multi-Craft shift.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

EEO-Statement:

EEO / AA / 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, 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 [email protected] or contact US Recruiting at 248.393.5566. 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.

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