Continental logo
Maintenance Technician
full-timeHalstead

Summary

Location

Halstead

Type

full-time

Explore Jobs

About this role

Company Description

THE COMPANY
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 sales of €41.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 56 countries and markets.

ContiTech is one of the world’s leading industry specialists. The Continental group sector offers its customers connected, environment-friendly, safe, and convenient industry and service solutions using a range of materials for off-highway applications, on rails and roads, in the air, under and above the ground, in industrial environments, for the food sector and the furniture industry. With about 42,000 employees in more than 40 countries and sales of some 6.8 billion euros (2023), the global industrial partner is active with core branches in Asia, Europe and North and South America.

Are you ready to shape the future with us?

Job Description

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:
As a Maintenance Technician, you will play a critical role in ensuring our manufacturing operations run smoothly and efficiently. Your technical expertise and problem-solving abilities will directly support equipment uptime, product quality, and team productivity- helping us deliver on our promise to customers every single day.

(Hiring for Multiple Positions and Shifts)

YOUR TASKS:

  • Perform preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on a variety of production equipment, including mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
  • Respond to equipment breakdowns promptly to minimize downtime
  • Conduct inspections, calibrations, and adjustments to maintain safety and operational standards
  • Work collaboratively with Production, Quality, and Engineering teams to address recurring issues and support continuous improvement
  • Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.
  • Support installation and commissioning of new equipment or system upgrades
  • Follow all safety protocols, lockout/tagout procedures, and company policies

THE ENVIRONMENT:

  • Safety is our highest priority and safety procedures / guidelines must always be adhered to.
  • Fast-paced, hands-on manufacturing environment
  • Multiple shifts available, including potential overtime and weekend work
  • Work involves standing, walking, lifting up to 50 lbs, and working around machinery
  • 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.
  • Collaborative culture focused on safety, quality, and reliability

Qualifications

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE:

  • 2+ years of experience in industrial or manufacturing maintenance
  • Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and control systems
  • Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and blueprints
  • Self-motivated with strong troubleshooting skills and a sense of urgency
  • Comfortable using hand and power tools, multimeters, and diagnostic equipment
  • High school diploma or GED required
  • Ability to work independently and adapt to shifting priorities

ADDITIONAL WAYS TO STAND OUT:

  • 5+ years of experience in industrial or manufacturing maintenance 
  • Completion of a technical program in industrial machine/ maintenance technology, manufacturing technology or other related field
  • Experience with PLCs, VFDs, or automation systems
  • Familiarity with lean manufacturing or TPM methodologies
  • Willing and able to work off-shifts and/or weekends

THE PERKS:

  • Immediate Benefits
  • Robust Total Rewards Package
  • Paid Time Off
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Employee Discounts, including tire discounts.
  • Competitive Bonus Programs
  • Employees 401k Match
  • Diverse & Inclusive Work Environment with 20+ 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!

Additional Information

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 law. In 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 [email protected] or contact US Recruiting at 800-821-2727. 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.

  • Leadership Level: Leading Self
  • Legal Entity: ContiTech USA, Inc. (2006)
  • Referral Bonus: Yes
  • Working Time: Full Time
  • Job Flexibility: Onsite Job
  • Other facts

    Tech stack
    Preventative Maintenance,Troubleshooting,Repairs,Mechanical Systems,Electrical Systems,Pneumatic Systems,Hydraulic Systems,Safety Protocols,Technical Manuals,Schematics,Blueprints,Hand Tools,Power Tools,Multimeters,Diagnostic Equipment,Continuous Improvement

    About Continental

    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 sales of €41.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 56 countries and markets.

    • 💛 Our Netiquette 💛 -

    The purpose of our LinkedIn page is to offer information about products and solutions at Continental, about our company culture and about our actions and initiatives. Moreover, we would like to provide you with quick and easy contact for your questions and comments related to the above mentioned topics. We emphasize the importance of an appropriate and respectful style when communicating on our page and therefore we established the following community rules:

    • Please post only comments related to the topics covered by this page.
    • Treat each user in a respectful way, as you expect to be treated as well. Abusive language, aggression and bullying are not allowed on our page.

    We therefore reserve the right to remove posted comments or any other content from this site:

    • which is offensive or abusive,
    • includes a commercial benefit or unwanted advertising messages,
    • violates the rights of third parties as well as the right to intellectual property,
    • which is irrelevant or misleading
    • which is a spam (repeated duplicate posting)
    • for any other reason deemed necessary to create a helpful and respectful community

    The comments on our contributions reflect the opinion of individual users. Our LinkedIn page is frequently checked for possible violations as mentioned above. However, ongoing inspection of the content of the posted comments is not reasonable without concrete indication of a (legal) violation as mentioned above. We will immediately remove the relevant links if they are found to violate any aforementioned law or principle.

    Team size: 10,001+ employees
    LinkedIn: Visit
    Industry: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

    What you'll do

    • As a Maintenance Technician, you will ensure manufacturing operations run smoothly by performing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on production equipment. You will also respond to equipment breakdowns and work collaboratively with various teams to support continuous improvement.

    Ready to join Continental?

    Take the next step in your career journey

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What does a Maintenance Technician do at Continental?

    As a Maintenance Technician at Continental, you will: as a Maintenance Technician, you will ensure manufacturing operations run smoothly by performing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on production equipment. You will also respond to equipment breakdowns and work collaboratively with various teams to support continuous improvement..

    Why join Continental as a Maintenance Technician?

    Continental is a leading Motor Vehicle Manufacturing company.

    Is the Maintenance Technician position at Continental remote?

    The Maintenance Technician position at Continental is based in Halstead, Kansas, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

    How do I apply for the Maintenance Technician position at Continental?

    You can apply for the Maintenance Technician position at Continental directly through Clera. Click the "Apply Now" button above to start your application. Clera's AI-powered platform will help match your profile with this opportunity and guide you through the application process. You can also learn more about Continental on their website.