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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. 

Hoosier Racing Tire is the largest race tire manufacturer in the world. Hoosier has grown to produce over 1000 different types of race tires. The company has its own 300-mph test wheel; a technology center; state-of-the-art, fully integrated production facilities recently adding a high-tech mixing plant, with enough capacity to produce not only for Hoosier Racing Tire, but to have the ability to produce rubber for additional entities as well as a model sales and distribution network. Our Hoosier location in Plymouth, IN is seeking R&D Tire Test Lab Technician to join our team. 

A job opening is available for a 3rd Shift R&D Tire Test Lab Technician. The Tire Test Lab position is a challenging position that requires training on several machines and various test methods. Test methods consist of both non-destructive and destructive testing of tires to failure.

Responsibilities Include:

• Tire mounting/ dismounting

• Tire measurement and sectioning

• Handling of experimental tires for internal and external testing

• Tire uniformity testing (T.U.G)

• Tire properties/ deflection testing (Tire Load Deflection Machine)

• X-ray tire inspection

• Shearography tire inspection

• Road wheel operations- 6 test wheel positions up to 300 mph testing

WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY

• Immediate Benefits

• Paid Time Off

• Tuition & Employee Discounts

• Annual Bonus

• Employer 401(k) Match

• And more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader!

SCHEDULE

This position will work a 40-hour workweek with a 20-minute paid lunch on the following schedule (eligible for hour shift differential):

Must be available to train on 1st shift, 7am - 3pm until qualified. ( Approximately 6-8 wks.)

3rd Shift Work Schedule, Monday through Friday - 11 p.m. - 7 a.m.

Hours to be determined with functional schedule based on business needs and machine availability.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Good work attendance (no active disciplinary warnings for attendance).

• Position requires the ability to handle repetitive lifting and bending of up to 75 lbs.

• Good computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.

• Good written and verbal communication skills.

• Must be a self-starter and work well without supervision.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)

• 6+ Months of Manufacturing Experience

• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

• Continental is not able to pay relocation expenses for this opportunity.

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 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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