Company Description
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 78,000 people in 54 countries and markets.
ContiTech is one of the world’s leading material experts for industry applications. The Continental group sector offers its customers reliable, safe and convenient industry and service solutions using a range of materials for off-highway applications, on rails and roads, in the air, under and above the ground, in industrial environments, for the food sector and the furniture industry. With about 20,000 employees (Status as of March 2026) at more than 60 sites globally, and sales of some 6.0 billion euros (2025), the global industrial partner is active with core branches in Asia, Europe and North and South America.
Job Description
Must be able to work 12 hour shifts night and day
Starting Pay $41.65
The Multi-Craft Technician will safely perform all necessary duties and responsibilities relative to general maintenance and electrical repair of machines, equipment, Powerhouse, buildings and grounds, inclusive of but not limited to the following:
- Troubleshooting, repair and preventative maintenance of machines
- Constructing, installing, maintaining and removing all types of machinery and equipment used as a part of or a supplement to the plant operations.
- Machine shop work, tooling, pipefitting, mechanical work, carpentry work, sheet metal work, and rigging. Multi-Craft Technicians are required to furnish their own basic hand tools.
- Conduct inspections, preventative maintenance, repair, spill containment, clean up, and recordkeeping of environmental systems.
- Performing basic structural welding tasks as needed.
- Perform all the necessary duties and responsibilities related to lubrication of machines, equipment, vehicles, and buildings on plant grounds. This consists of, but is not limited to the following: changing or applying oils, greases or compounds in the above-mentioned areas to reduce friction and prolong life of moving parts; cleaning and changing oil filters; servicing air line lubrication and filtering equipment; cleaning both inside and outside of hydraulic units and oil reservoirs; taking oil samples; and repairing any minor miscellaneous leaks found on equipment while servicing.
- Establish lubrication routes and know proper lubricant, amount, and attention required at each location.
- Maintaining a complete oiling and lubrication schedule as directed by supervision.
- Multi-Craft Technicians will also be responsible for all centrifuging and filtering operations that include moving, setting up, operating, and cleaning the centrifuge and filters, as directed by supervision.
- Multi-Craft Technicians will report to supervision any need for supplies and any unusual conditions that exist during the workday.
- Multi-Craft Technicians may also be required to drive company vehicles on plant property. They are responsible for handling the necessary paperwork, keeping their work area clean and notifying Supervision of any problems encountered in their operation.
- Assist in safety and fire prevention inspections as well as incipient fire control as necessary
- Responsible for performing all job duties in accordance with ContiTech’s environmental policy and applicable work instructions.
Monitor process and machine parameters during critical belt runs.
- Troubleshoot machine malfunctions using PLC techniques and will be able to improve plant processes
through PLC program modifications.
- Troubleshoot AC and DC controls including changing of fuses, coils, contacts, and relays.
- Audit machine set points and process parameters for performance to specifications.
- Verifying calibration of process controllers and recorders.
- Document machine PLC programs, troubleshooting activities and audit findings.
- Install and repair electrical equipment including, but not limited to, switch gear, motors, starters, switches, instruments from wiring diagrams, sketches, and instruction manuals.
install cable rack, cable, conduit, and pull wire.
- Maintain inside and outside lighting including incandescent, fluorescent and mercury vapor fixtures
- Maintain motors and be capable of working safely on voltages up to 480.
- Responsible for keeping their work area clean.
- The position involves working occasionally around heat, dirt, grease, oil, contact with water, etc.
- The position involves working at various heights.
- The position involves a high degree of responsibility - for correct analysis and quality work - Improper repair will result in safety concerns, waste of time and material.
- Must furnish their own basic hand tools.
- Must be capable of using standard electrical instruments such as an amp meter, voltmeter, and megger tester.
- Must be capable of reading from blueprints, sketches, and/or specifications.
Must be able to work 12 hour shifts night and day
Starting Pay $41.65
Qualifications
DESIRED EDUCATION / EXPEREINCE / SKILLS:
Minimum two (2) years industrial maintenance and electrical combined experience
- Must be able to read and write legibly.
- Must be able to pass written Multi-Craft Technician test or show successful completion of certified electronic or Multi-Craft program.
- Must have previous experience or schooled in industrial or major machine maintenance and/or electrical work.
- Must be able to use all types of hand and power tools and must supply own set of basic hand tools.
- Must be able to climb and work in high places.
- Must be able to work independently and in a group with little supervision.
- Must be able to train others.
- Must be able to work any shift and weekends when scheduled.
- Must be willing to work on holidays.
- Experience in industrial mechanical & electrical work
Additional Information
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.
