Maintenance Apprentice; Illinois

Company Description

• Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €39.7 billion in 2024 and currently employs around 95,000 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. Continental has been delivering top performance for more than 150 years and is one of the world’s largest tire manufacturers. In fiscal 2024, the Tires group sector generated sales of €13.9 billion.
  
  Continental’s tire division employs more than 57,000 people worldwide and has 20 production and 16 development sites.

Are you ready for your future in Automation?

• Become a part of the Continental Mt. Vernon Maintenance/Engineering Team as an Industrial Electronics Maintenance Apprentice. You will earn while you learn, and upon completion of Continental’s apprenticeship program, you will receive an Associate Degree along with a Department of Labor Certification.

• The Maintenance Apprenticeship program is a 3‑year “earn while you learn” program. It is benchmarked on the German dual education system (combination of company‑specific knowledge, theory, and hands‑on learning). The program is established and supported by the German American Chamber of Commerce.

• The 3‑year Maintenance Apprenticeship Program alternates between work and college (2 days of college classwork / 3 days of hands‑on training per week), combining practical skills and theory. You earn wages while you work, and we cover the cost of college tuition and fees! You finish the program with an Associate Degree and a Department of Labor Certification (national certification). The knowledge you learn in college is expanded with hands‑on training with state‑of‑the‑art equipment in the Continental plant.
  
  You will have a mentor that will guide you through the whole program and help you be successful.

• Industrial Electronics Technicians install, program, maintain, and repair electrical operation, production equipment and processing systems. This includes switch gear and control systems (IPC, PLC) to power‑supply systems and communications and lighting equipment.
• As an Industrial Electronics Technician you will be part of our Maintenance/Engineering Team ensuring production equipment is working properly. Technicians install, set‑up, and troubleshoot electrical systems such as communication, power‑supply, lighting technology, or switching and control systems. They also design new operating equipment, plan and supervise installation, wire the equipment, and program the system. The focus in the Continental plant will be on troubleshooting and maintaining equipment.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Meet academic requirements for admission (pass college placement test).
• 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.

• Safety is our highest priority and safety procedures/guidelines must always be 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), dust, forklift and pedestrian traffic, and noise.
• The role involves various physical tasks, including lifting, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, fine‑motor skills, and operating machinery, with comprehensive training provided.

THE PERKS

• Immediate Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Discounts, including tire discounts
• Employer 401k Match
• Diverse & Inclusive Work Environment with 20+ Employee Resource groups.
• Employee Assistance Program

• The starting hourly wage for this position is $21.37 for the first…