Mechanical Technician

Company Description

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 2022, Continental generated sales of €39.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 57 countries and markets.

The Bessemer, AL location is seeking Mechanical Technicians to join our team.

Job Description

• Conducts conveyor systems setup/review, troubleshooting, repairs and preventive maintenance services.

• Provides emergency/unscheduled repairs of customer conveyor systems and performs scheduled maintenance repairs to same.

• Demonstrates/performs mechanical skills including but not limited to, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic troubleshooting.

• Reads and interprets equipment manuals, blue prints and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.

• Complies with all government regulatory requirements, including but not limited to OSHA, MSHA and DOT.

• Maintains inventory of conveyor related parts, tools and necessary equipment.

• Manages time, equipment and material needed for all mechanical projects.

• Observes conveyor operations to detect defects or conveyor malfunction.

• Measures conveyor dimensions to determine accuracy of conveyor operation, to include feet and tons per minute.

• Operates any equipment needed to perform job.

• Performs other duties as assigned by management and/or as needed.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Maintains inventory of conveyor related parts, tools and necessary equipment.

• Manages time, equipment and material needed for all mechanical projects.

• Knowledge of blueprint reading and overall knowledge of customers' conveyor systems.

• Observes conveyor operations to detect defects or conveyor malfunction.

Job Requirements

• Must be able and willing to work underground.

• Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

• Must not require relocation assistance.

Additional Information

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

What We Offer

Excellent benefits - including insurance and PTO - starting on the first day of employment.

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 Careers@conti-na.com 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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