Maintenance Technician

Company Overview

Wherever you work and whatever role you fill, when you represent the Bridgestone name you know that you are a valued teammate who is part of our larger mission to Serve Society with Superior Quality. We start by offering each teammate more than just a salary. We provide formal training, competitive performance incentives, paid vacation and holidays, healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees, and a 401k plan to help build your future. We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they are allowed to bring their whole selves to work and know they are supported. We believe in championing all perspectives, individuals and teams because we understand the importance of seeing the world and our business through many different lenses. We are building a team as diverse as the world we serve. So, show us what you are made of. Show us the smart stuff, the tough stuff, the bold, beautiful and brave stuff. Because who you are is what we need. Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee and is the U.S. subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone Americas and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries.

Position Summary

Under the direction departmental supervision, provide leadership and mechanical support for activities associated with manufacturing process and process improvements for the manufacturing of rubber products. Must be available to work 12-hour night shift.

Responsibilities

• Provide on site mechanical support, guidance and assistance during plant activities that include start-ups, process and technology transfers, and major process changes.

• Need to have good mechanical aptitude and ability to do mathematical calculations, statistical knowledge and understand the principles of physics. Must be able to understand and trouble-shoot ladder logic.

• Demonstrated experience in diagnosing and repairing electro-mechanical equipment

• Able to write and perform Work Orders as necessary to achieve stated objectives.

• Able to troubleshoot equipment.

• Collaborate with plant employees to carry out work orders.

• Perform data collection and statistical analysis

• Complete reports summarizing results and conclusions.

• Maintain technical competence in advancing technology via frequent training courses, on the job training, vendor schools, seminars, industry associations and publications.

• Perform mechanical or technical training as needed to areas within the plant that are identified as developmental opportunities.

• Work in alignment with and support Bandag Mission, Core Values, Quality Statements and Plant Mission Statement.

• Care of equipment

• Care should be taken when starting, operating or stopping equipment to prevent damage to equipment. Must be able to promptly identify, correct, and report all system malfunctions through performing diagnostics and repairs to process machinery, equipment and controls through the application of advanced trouble-shooting skills that will result in maintenance of equipment to plant safety and housekeeping standards. Must perform preventive and predictive maintenance procedures on process machinery and plant equipment.

• Leadership

• Is capable of working without direct supervision and is viewed as a leader in the manufacturing process.

• Candidate has a High School diploma or GED

• Maintenance experience is required

• Prefer (5) years of manufacturing experience