Maintenance Technician
Continental · Clinton, MS
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Required
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Continental (automotive) in Clinton, MS.
- They ask for
- degree required
- Tools it names
- OEE, Root cause
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $58k–$84k.
Median of the low and high ends of 37 live postings that list pay, out of 1616 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 31 other live reliability postings in Mississippi.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 44%
- PLC 44%
- Welding 44%
- Tooling 34%
- EHS / safety 25%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for OEE, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Reliability team at Continental
Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.
- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
Apply with someone vouching for you
If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
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What you bring to the role
- ◆Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Maintenance, Mechanical Maintenance, Industrial Maintenance, or a related technical field; or a minimum of four (4) years of industrial maintenance experience.
- ◆Working knowledge of basic pneumatic systems, including components, controls, and troubleshooting techniques.
- ◆Understanding of low-voltage electrical control circuits and the ability to safely diagnose and repair related issues.
- ◆Demonstrated problem-solving skills with strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities.
- ◆Proficiency in the use of hand tools, power tools, multimeters, and other maintenance diagnostic equipment.
- ◆Solid understanding of preventive maintenance practices, equipment operation, and industrial safety procedures.
- ◆Strong organizational skills with the ability to maintain accurate and detailed maintenance records and documentation.
- ◆Excellent attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality workmanship.
- ◆Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and perform in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- ◆Strong communication and teamwork skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
- ◆Physical ability to perform maintenance duties, including lifting equipment and components, climbing, bending, kneeling, and working in confined or elevated spaces as required.
- ◆Ability to work 12 hour rotating shifts – days, nights, and weekends
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The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving manufacturing equipment used in production operations. This role ensures equipment reliability, maximizes production uptime, and supports safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing processes while adhering to all safety, environmental, and operational standards.
How you will make an impact
- •Performs preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on manufacturing equipment to ensure safe and reliable operation.
- •Conducts routine inspections and condition assessments to identify potential equipment issues before failures occur.
- •Diagnoses mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and control system malfunctions using appropriate diagnostic tools and troubleshooting techniques.
- •Repairs, replaces, adjusts, and aligns machinery components to restore equipment performance and reliability.
- •Responds promptly to equipment breakdowns and emergency maintenance requests to minimize production downtime.
- •Collaborates with production, engineering, and reliability teams to improve equipment performance and support operational objectives.
- •Maintains accurate maintenance records, work orders, inspection reports, and equipment history within the company's maintenance management system.
- •Identifies recurring equipment issues and recommends corrective actions to improve reliability, maintainability, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
- •Supports Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) activities and participates in continuous improvement initiatives.
- •Safely operates and maintains hand tools, power tools, precision measuring instruments, and specialized manufacturing equipment.
- •Adheres to all company safety policies, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, environmental requirements, and quality standards.
- •Supports maintenance performance objectives and contributes to the continuous improvement of key maintenance metrics, including Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF) and Mean Time to Repair (MTTR).
- •Assists with special projects and performs other duties as assigned by maintenance leadership or management.