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Continental

Worldwide tyre manufacturer and automotive components

Electrician

Full-Time
No salary listed
Mid
Auburn, IN, USA
In Person
Building TradesElectrical

About the job

Requirements
  • Journeyworker Electrician certification or equivalent recognized Union apprenticeship completion is required.
  • Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems, controls, and machinery is required.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical diagrams is required.
  • Experience working in a manufacturing or heavy industrial environment is required.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, climb ladders, work at heights, and perform physical tasks is required.
  • Willingness to work overtime, shift work, and respond to emergencies as needed is required.
  • Ability to use the standard Microsoft Office suite, including Outlook, is required.
  • Ability to communicate effectively is required.
  • Ability to participate in a panel interview process and complete a test is required.
  • Ability to wear steel-toe shoes, safety glasses, earplugs, and other required personal protective equipment is required.
  • Ability to work in a noisy manufacturing environment and tolerate low levels of carbon black dust is required.
  • Ability to remain standing for extended periods and regularly lift up to 30 pounds is required.
Responsibilities
  • Complete all required training for the role.
  • Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on electrical systems, including motors, drives, control panels, heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning components, lighting, and power distribution equipment up to 600 volts.
  • Diagnose electrical issues using meters, schematics, programmable logic controller interfaces, and testing instruments.
  • Repair or replace wiring, conduit, breakers, fuses, motor starters, relays, sensors, solenoids, and other electrical components.
  • Maintain and troubleshoot electrical components on rubber mixing, extrusion, molding, and curing equipment.
  • Work with maintenance and production teams to minimize downtime and respond quickly to equipment failures.
  • Assist with calibrations, adjustments, and electrical setup for machinery as required.
  • Troubleshoot programmable-logic-controller-controlled systems and machine control circuits.
  • Assist with routine programming updates under supervision or according to plant guidelines.
  • Maintain sensors, variable-frequency drives, human-machine interfaces, and automation components.
  • Follow all Occupational Safety and Health Administration, National Fire Protection Association 70E, and company electrical safety standards.
  • Participate in lockout/tagout procedures and enforce safe work practices.
  • Ensure all electrical work meets national and local electrical codes.
  • Complete documentation for maintenance logs, inspections, and work orders.
  • Install new electrical equipment, conduit, cable trays, and wiring systems.
  • Support capital projects and equipment upgrades.
  • Collaborate with contractors, engineers, and other skilled trades.
  • Perform other assigned duties supporting plant objectives.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in rubber manufacturing or process-heavy industries is preferred.
  • Familiarity with programmable logic controller systems, including Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar systems, is preferred.
  • Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics as they relate to electrical controls is preferred.

About the company

Continental is a German manufacturing group best known for making tyres for cars, trucks, bicycles, motorcycles, and buses, sold to vehicle manufacturers and through the consumer aftermarket, and ContiTech supplies rubber and plastic components like hoses, belts, seals, and surface materials. How it works: tyres and ContiTech products are designed, developed, and manufactured at global sites, with tyres built to fit different vehicles and conditions and ContiTech components customized for specific equipment. How it differs from competitors: Continental combines a broad product portfolio with extensive global production, R&D, and after-sales networks to provide integrated mobility solutions across multiple industries, not just tires. Goal: provide reliable mobility by designing and delivering tyres and advanced automotive and industrial rubber and plastic components worldwide, supporting customers from development to aftermarket service.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Hanover, Germany

Founded

1871

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What believers are saying

  • August 2026 Tires margin exceeded guidance, showing strong pricing and mix.
  • Volkswagen ID. Polo approval on August 26, 2026 deepens EV fitment relationships.
  • Expected €2.5 billion shareholder payout from ContiTech sale supports valuation and buybacks.

What critics are saying

  • ContiTech sale to Lone Star, announced July 4, 2026, still needs approvals.
  • ContiTech cut 1,600 German jobs in May 2026, signaling persistent cost pressure.
  • Sales depend on autos and replacement demand; 2026 guidance still faces volatility.

What makes Continental unique

  • After July 2026, Continental becomes a pure-play tire maker, simplifying strategy.
  • September 2026 added 650 UHP sizes through 2027, strengthening premium replacement demand.
  • May 2026 Rayong expansion added 3 million tires and local motorcycle production.

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Company News

AktienSensor
Jul 30th, 2026
Continental AG lists on Shanghai exchange with record debut, plans share buyback amid DRAM surge and $170M R&D spend

Continental AG, a German semiconductor specialist, listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange on 27 July, becoming China's largest listed firm by market capitalisation. The debut set records for price appreciation and turnover, with the stock added to the MSCI China All-Share Index. The company's recent quarterly reports show strong DRAM growth, driven by demand in high-performance computing and data-centre applications. Continental's R&D spend reached €150 million last year, representing 10% of revenue. Continental's chairman announced a share-repurchase plan running from December to July next year, aimed at share cancellation and capital reduction. The company plans no further capital reduction for 12 months, followed by a scheduled increase targeting €10 billion cumulative value. The listing provides Continental access to local financing and potential regulatory advantages in China's semiconductor market.

Yahoo Finance
May 7th, 2026
Continental subsidiary Contitech cuts 3,000 jobs globally to save $168M annually

Continental's plastics technology subsidiary Contitech will cut 3,000 jobs globally, including 1,600 in Germany, following an agreement with the IGBCE union on framework conditions. The company said some affected activities will be relocated abroad, whilst operational redundancies will be avoided until at least the end of 2030. The cuts form part of Continental's cost-saving programme announced in November, targeting €150 million in annual savings from 2028. The agreement includes voluntary programmes, early retirement arrangements and job placement support for affected workers. IGBCE executive board member Francesco Grioli said whilst job cuts cannot be prevented, the agreement mitigates impact on employees and secures investment commitments for German sites. Contitech pledged to make all measures as socially responsible as possible.

Yahoo Finance
Mar 4th, 2026
Continental AG posts $22.1B sales with 0.8% organic growth, targets $19.4B-$21.2B in 2026

Continental AG reported full-year 2025 sales of €19.7 billion with 0.8% organic growth, alongside adjusted EBIT of €2 billion and a 10.3% margin. The company proposed a dividend of €2.70 per share, representing a 4.8% yield. The tyre segment showed resilience with 2.4% organic growth and €3.6 billion in Q4 sales, achieving a 13.9% adjusted EBIT margin. However, ContiTech faced headwinds with a 5.2% organic decline in Q4 due to challenging automotive and industrial markets. Continental reduced net debt, improving its leverage ratio to approximately 2.0. For 2026, the company projects sales of €17.3 billion to €18.9 billion with an adjusted EBIT margin of 11% to 12.5%, whilst navigating anticipated declines in light vehicle production and challenging market conditions in the Americas.

Yahoo Finance
Mar 4th, 2026
Continental posts $186M net loss as sales fall, forecasts further decline in 2026

German automotive parts maker Continental reported a net loss of €165 million for fiscal 2025, compared with a profit of €1.168 billion the previous year. Sales declined to €19.676 billion from €20.077 billion. The company's earnings were impacted by €1.2 billion in non-cash special effects from the Aumovio spin-off and planned OESL sale. Adjusted operating result fell to €2.035 billion from €2.212 billion, whilst the adjusted EBIT margin decreased to 10.3% from 11%. Despite the loss, Continental will increase its dividend to €2.70 per share, up €0.20 from last year. For fiscal 2026, the company anticipates consolidated sales of €17.3 billion to €18.9 billion with an adjusted EBIT margin of 11% to 12.5%, citing continued market volatility.

MAJUNKE.com
May 7th, 2024
Continental Acquires EMT, Boosts Tire Tech

Continental has acquired Slovakian mold specialist EMT Púchov s.r.o, taking over all shares from majority shareholder Dynamic Design (Romania) in early April. The acquisition enhances Continental's internal technology portfolio, allowing it to independently produce tire molds for various applications. All 107 employees with specialized knowledge were retained. Grant Thornton's cross-border team from Germany and Slovakia conducted financial and tax due diligence. Continental reported a 2023 revenue of €41.4 billion.