THE POSITIONMaintain employee skill matrix, qualification matrix, and department headcount sheets internally through the development of all employees in the assigned production departmentMust be able to read specs, know all mold parts and tooling used in the mold shop, complete full set-up of curing press, operate curing presses, and follow safety and quality standardsResponsible for mold & bladder maintenance, including: mold inspections, mold cleaning, assembly and disassembly of molds, mold changes, bladder changesMust have basic mechanical and computer skills, good communication, troubleshooting, and critical thinking skills, attention to detail, and must be able to work as part of a team, be self-motivated/self-managedInitiate corrective and preventive actions as related to mold performance and perform tooling maintenance and repairResponsible for running, monitoring, and setting up curing press including limits, clearances, tension, and other setup parametersMust be able to read/receive and understand written/oral instructions as to specs, procedures, tolerances, engineered drawings (or can be trained how to), basic dimensioning, and various construction and quality requirementsPerform first and last tire checks per work instructions & actions with a control panel interface, both automatic and manualMust be able to follow instruction, standard practices, plant safety policies, environmental policies, and 5S standardsRead specifications, use hand tools, and gauging devices, i.e. calipers, micrometers, dial indicatorsReact quickly to equipment downtime or other extraordinary condition, and must notify supervision whenever such conditions occurNotify management of any conditions that adversely affect product qualityFollow the internal ESH work instructions in the daily workDemonstrate exemplary personal behavior in ESH and motivate othersEnsure immediate notification and response, and initiate preventive measures in case of unsafe or polluting hazardsSupports the Continental Business System (CBS ) structure by participating in the applicable CBT meeting, reviewing and managing his/her/team performance, conducting simple problem-solving using action sheets, identifying and implementing improvement opportunities, participating in the CBT reviews, and taking ownership for presented parts of the team boards Other job-related duties as required or assigned