Production Technician - Napanee, ON

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company; Greater Napanee; On-site; CAD 4,071,000 - 4,957,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health care

Dental coverage

Life insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Vision and Hearing

Prescription drugs

Hospitalization coverage

EAP

Tuition assistance

Tire discounts

Job summary

Goodyear Canada Inc. in Napanee, Ontario, seeks a Production Technician to help produce high-quality tires in a safety-focused environment. You will learn safety, quality, and teamwork while supporting manufacturing operations.

The role requires lifting, standing and operating heavy equipment on rotating 12-hour shifts. Comprehensive benefits are provided, with opportunities for career growth and training.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma/GED is required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be legally authorized to work in Canada without sponsorship now or in the future.
• Must be able to lift heavy materials, climb, stand, squat, bend and work at heights with or without accommodations.
• Must be able to complete post-offer, pre-employment contingencies.
• Able to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, or overtime if applicable.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain a safe environment.
• Abide by standard work procedures and safety standards.
• Operate tire manufacturing equipment and related industrial equipment.
• Meet quality expectations for all output.
• Perform tasks in varying temperatures and physical conditions.
• Follow attendance policies.
• Communicate clearly in writing and speaking.
• Understand and follow all instructions.

Skills

Self-motivated

Hard worker

Team player

Adaptability

Good communication

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Job description

For over a century, Goodyear has been redefining the boundaries of tire technology producing innovative tires that deliver unparalleled performance for a diverse range of vehicles. Our success, however, is not just due to our cutting-edge products, but also to our outstanding workforce. We offer a unique work experience where no matter your role, you'll contribute to the development, manufacturing and marketing of some of the world’s most innovative tire products. We’re looking for motivated individuals who can inspire greatness and understand that job satisfaction and career success start with support and investment. At Goodyear, we invest upwards of 1000 hours in our new hires, ensuring they can make quality products safely.

Goodyear Canada Inc. offers a competitive pay and comprehensive total rewards package designed with your financial, physical, and emotional wellbeing in mind. The wage range for this position is $29.55 - $35.98/hour; This includes rotating shift bonus for each hour worked and built in overtime, paid biweekly.

This position is Shift Work 12 Hour rotating continental shifts Days/Nights 7:10 – 7:30 am/pm

General Description

As a Production Technician, you will gain hands‑on experience producing high‑quality products in one of Goodyear’s manufacturing plants. You will also become familiar with safety, quality, and how to be successful in a team environment. We encourage you to allow us to invest in your success as you invest in outs;

Responsibilities Will Include, But Not Be Limited To

• Clean and maintain a safe environment
• Abide by standard work procedures and job safety standards
• Effectively operate tire manufacturing (heavy industrial) equipment and other related industrial equipment –when applicable
• Meet quality expectations for all output produced
• Perform a variety of manual tasks in varying temperatures for extended periods of time, which may include lifting light to heavy materials, climbing, standing, squatting, bending, and working at heights when applicable
• Adhere to Goodyear’s attendance policy
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Understand and follow all instructions

Basic Qualifications

• HS Diploma/GED
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be legally authorized to work in Canada without company sponsorship now of in the future
• Required to lift heavy materials, climb, stand, squat, bend and work at heights with or without reasonable accommodations
• Must be able to successfully complete all post‑offer, pre‑employment contingencies
• Ability to work any and/or rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, or overtime if applicable
• Basic computer skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience as Production Technician in a manufacturing plant
• Additional education and/or certification in manufacturing
• Experience adhering to industry‑specific safety standards

Candidate Criteria

• Self‑motivated; demonstrates appropriate initiative with or without direct supervision
• Hard worker: someone who works diligently to get talks done in a timely and safe manner
• Adaptability: the ability to make changes, and to be successful in changing environments
• Team player: an associate who can be counted on to assist the company in being successful
• Commitment to working safely.

Core Benefits

• Extended health care and dental coverage- start first day of second month after hiring
• Vacation (2 wks after 1 yr, 3 wks after 5 yrs, 4 wks after 10 yrs of service)
• Company paid basic life insurance and AD&D insurance ($50,000 minimum)
• Short Term Disability (sickness & accident)-up to 52 weeks
• Long Term Disability (after 1 year of service)-up to 24 months
• Dental, Vision and Hearing
• Prescription drugs
• Hospitalization coverage
• Employer Assistance Program (EAP) for Team Members and dependents
• Tuition assistance program
• Tire discounts during biannual plant sales (at participating dealers)
• Travel Medical Emergency Insurance
• Registered massage therapy, physiotherapy, chiropractor, chiropodist or podiatrist, osteopathy and speech therapy
• Psychologist, Psychotherapist, Social Worker and Clinical Counsellor

Additional Benefits

• $200 allowance for safety footwear each year
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including prescription safety glasses provided free of charge
• Goodyear Napanee uniforms provided free of charge each year
• Perfect Attendance payouts & Napanee Performance quarterly Bonus & Corporate payouts

Application Process

• Within 5 minutes of applying, you’ll get an email and text with a link to complete the prescreen questionnaire on any device.
• If you pass, you’ll receive an invitation to schedule a phone or in‑person interview.
• Your Goodyear application dashboard shows status updates and your recruiter's contact detail for assistance.