2-Year Maintenance Apprentice

What you'd do

• Receive applicable training through a regionally accredited technical college program and additional work experience via daily work activities while being mentored through the guidance of our qualified maintenance technicians
• Receive their program tuition paid in full as reflected under the terms and conditions of our 2-year apprenticeship agreement and other local requirements
• Troubleshoot and repair control devices and motors in the 110 VAC to 4160 VAC range and maintain power transformers (4160,460,460/110) and lighting transformers (4160/277)
• Repair relay/limit switch logic devices and any electronic type control devices that utilize solid state components, transistors, diodes, VDC. This repair includes printed circuit board assemblies
• Troubleshoot, program and repair PLC’s on the shop floor and any control devices used in conjunction with plant service in steam, water, air, etc. These control devices may be electrical or mechanical
• Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines and equipment and adjust as needed
• Effectively communicate with maintenance supervision, other engineering personnel, and area department supervision
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service
• Follow all plant policies, environmental policies, and plant and departmental safety policies
• Must be certified to operate a forklift through internal training providers and willing to work flexible work schedule

What they want

• High school diploma/GED
• Must be currently enrolled in technical college program - Mechatronics or E&I in your second semester with an overall GPA of 2.8.
• 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
• Medium to heavy work.
• Exposure to heat and dust.
• Must be able to stand for long periods, frequently stoop, twist, bend, walk long distances, climb stairs/ladders, lift 50 or more pounds occasionally.
• Work at heights and outdoors when required.
• Ability to wear respirator, safety equipment, and safety apparatus for above groundwork.
• Push/pull medium to heavy.
• Not afraid to get dirty.
• Full range of motion in both hands and arms with the ability to use both hand and powered tools.
• Willing to work 12 hour rotating shifts.

About Continental · Manufacturing

Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €19.7 billion in 2025 and currently employs around 76,000 people in 54 countries and markets. Tire solutions from the Tires group sector make mobility safer, smarter, and more sustainable. Its premium portfolio encompasses car, truck, bus, two-wheel, and specialty tires as well as smart solutions and services for fleets and tire retailers.