Sidewall Extruder Operator

The Sidewall Operator is responsible for operating extrusion and calendaring equipment that produces tire components including sidewalls treads shoulder pads sheet gum belt edge innerliner and squeegee materials for commercial tire manufacturing. This role leads a team of two to five processing team members and ensures all components are produced safely efficiently and according to quality specifications.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Operate and oversee assigned extrusion/calendaring equipment to meet production quality and customer requirements.
• Lead and direct a crew of 2 to 5 processing team members during daily operations.
• Read interpret and react to Machine Set-Up Specifications (MSS) and production requirements.
• Plan work activities to maximize equipment utilization while meeting production schedules.
• Monitor and respond quickly to equipment downtime process upsets and other abnormal conditions notifying supervision as needed.
• Verify the availability of materials supplies and utilities required for production.
• Accurately document production activities through timekeeping and electronic production systems.
• Utilize online and offline quality systems to ensure products meet specifications and tolerance requirements.
• Read and interpret product specifications procedures and quality standards.
• Use hand tools gauges and measurement devices to monitor product quality.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Work Instructions (WIs) to ensure consistent production and quality performance.
• Follow all company plant environmental and safety policies.
• Maintain a clean organized and safe work environment through 5S principles.
• Safely operate Powered Industrial Vehicles (PIV) including forklifts when certified and authorized.
• Ensure proper care and safe operation of material handling equipment.
• Apply problem-solving skills to address equipment and process issues.
• Participate in business team meetings focused on safety quality productivity and operational performance.
• Support improvements in OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) and TEEP (Total Effective Equipment Performance).
• Assist in developing updating and implementing standard operating procedures.
• Participate in shop-floor improvement workshops and continuous improvement initiatives using Continental Business System (CBS) methodologies.
• Ensure standards and CBS tools are consistently applied within the area of responsibility.
• Serve as a champion for site-wide initiatives such as 5S TPM and other continuous improvement programs.
• Support CBT coaching reviews and assist Level 1 teams in achieving performance targets and implementing employee-driven improvements.
• Communicate effectively with team members supervisors support personnel internal customers and suppliers.
• Read understand and follow written and verbal instructions related to safety quality process specifications and production requirements.

Qualifications :

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE

• HS diploma /GED
• If internal qualified in your current position
• Able to lead and foster teamwork
• Able to read and understand specifications
• Able to follow written and oral instructions.
• Able to work with limited supervision
• Knowledge of Computers
• Willing to work 12 hour rotating shifts days nights and weekends.

Additional Information :

THE PERKS

• Immediate Benefits 
• Paid Time Off
• Volunteer Time Of
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Discounts including tire discounts
• Competitive Bonus Programs
• Employees 401k Match
• Diverse & Inclusive Work Environment
• 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 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. 
• 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. 
• The role involves various physical tasks including lifting bending stooping pushing pulling and operating tugger with comprehensive training provided. 

EEO-Statement:

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 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. 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  or contact US Recruiting at . 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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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time