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Company DescriptionContinental 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 2021, Continental generated sales of €33.8 billion and currently employs more than 190,000 people in 58 countries and markets. On October 8, 2021, the company celebrated its 150th anniversary.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. THE COMPANYContinental Tire has been around for nearly 150 years, we’ve been changing the way the world moves while making it more safe, smart, sustainable and accessible to all. Our Mt. Vernon, IL location is seeking a self-motivated and passionate QA Lab Tech II to join our group.Are you ready to shape the future with us?THE POSITIONPerform lab testing on finished batches of rubber, cements, incoming wire, wire and fabric from the calendars, critical cures, ash and adhesion, natural and synthetic rubber, experimental stocks, and incoming raw materials. Do tool and gauge of equipment and proper disposition of materials.QA Lab Technician will perform the following:
Rheometer and specific gravity testing.
Ash testing of various compounds, curing compounds, and testing for adhesion.
Chilled water testing for pH and adhesion.
Logging of various test data in computer.
Fifo of mixing compound tickets.
Tool and gage (calibrations) of various equipment used in lab.
Curing of silica compounds for testing of hardness & rebound.
TSS testing of discharged plant water.
Housekeeping
Collecting, curing, and testing compounds mixed for compound excellence program for physical properties.
Sampling of bulk carbon black for DBP and Iodine testing.
Sampling of bulk oil for density testing.
Natural, synthetic, and experimental incoming materials for testing.
Proper disposition of acceptable and scrap stock.
Incoming raw materials testing of various types and kinds.
Cement testing of plant lubes.
Operation of various types of equipment for testing in lab - rheometers, viscometers, scales, tensile tester, rebound, hardness testers (etc.)
QA Lab Technician will follow all plant rules, will follow departmental safety and environmental policies, chemicals handling procedures, including being familiar with Material Safety Data Sheets, (MSDS).
A QA Lab Technician will follow work instructions for these specific jobs and perform all work necessary to obtain quality and quantity production.
Perform other duties as directed by the QA Lab Supervisor, Chief Inspector, or QA Manager.
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
Basic Qualifications: High School Diploma or GEDLegal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. Continental is not able to offer visa support.Preferred Qualifications: Associates degree desired or 5 years experience.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.Ready to drive with Continental? Take the first step and fill in the online application.
