Internal - Manufacturing Technician III (Lead) - Final Finish
Continental · Sumter, SC
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- Technician
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Industry
- Automotive
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The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level manufacturing role at Continental (automotive) in Sumter, SC. High school diploma or equivalent.
- Tools it names
- SAP
- Day to day
- relocation help
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Manufacturing Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $60k–$95k.
Median of the low and high ends of 54 live postings that list pay, out of 963 manufacturing technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
South Carolina plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 21 other live manufacturing postings in South Carolina.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 50%
- Lean 27%
- Tooling 23%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for SAP, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
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This plant: Continental in Sumter
2 other open roles at this site.
- Maintenance Manager · Reliability · Manager
- Internal - Lead Tooling Technician (Lead Die Maker) - Night Shift - Die Shop · Manufacturing · Technician
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What you bring to the role
- ◆High school diploma or equivalent
- ◆Two or more years' experience in the Final Finish department at Continental Tire Sumter Plant
- ◆Currently certified in two or more critical positions in Final Finish (critical positions: visual inspector & TUG/balance)
- ◆This role is an internal only position, external applicants will not be considered for this role
- ◆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 posting
- ◆No relocation assistance is offered for this position
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Your tasks
This role provides operational and leadership support within the final finish area by operating equipment, maintaining production flow and inventory accuracy, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring quality and safety standards are met. The position also serves as a team resource by coordinating coverage, training employees, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and acting as a liaison between hourly associates and leadership.
How you will make an impact
- •Provide production coverage by filling in for operators and supervisors during breaks, absences, vacations, and other staffing needs.
- •Operate, monitor, troubleshoot, and perform set-ups on a variety of final finish equipment while maintaining quality and safety standards.
- •Maintain accurate WIP inventory levels and ensure organization of storage areas.
- •Review production schedules and coordinate staffing priorities to ensure adequate line coverage and productivity.
- •Create and manage SAP work orders and coordinate maintenance support as needed.
- •Apply independent judgment to support operations, solve problems, and drive process improvements using continuous improvement tools (5 Why, CB, 4D, CBS).
- •Support team performance through coaching, mentoring, training, and development of employees.
- •Monitor production performance and equipment conditions to proactively address issues and meet production requirements.
- •Serve as a communication link between hourly employees and leadership, escalating concerns and providing operational support.
- •Perform specialized final finish tasks, including tire inspection, rework repairs, stencil creation, painting, grinding, and operation of material handling and finishing equipment.
- •Be detail-oriented and capable of performing under pressure.
- •Follow all plant, ESH, CBS, quality, and department processes and procedures.
- •Other duties as assigned.
NOTE: May not be inclusive of all work required and may be updated as needed.
Additional ways to stand out
- •Three or more years of Continental Tire plant experience
- •Excel, SAP, and MMS experience