40N - Des Moines - Tire Builder Learner

Bridgestone America, Inc.; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Manufacturing Production Worker to set up, operate, maintain and troubleshoot production equipment. You will contribute to meeting production specifications, packages, and quality targets while recording daily production data.

The role requires a high school diploma or vocational training and offers opportunities to grow within a global manufacturing organization with a focus on safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or 1-2 years vocational training/associates degree.
• Ability to understand production instructions and operate basic manufacturing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate machine tools, chemical processing, assembly, or packaging equipment according to production specifications.
• Move, pack, and sort raw materials or finished goods.
• Monitor output quality and identify defective products for rework or discard.
• Maintain accurate daily production records for performance analysis.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Quality minded

Safety conscious

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Company OverviewBridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM), headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, and Bridgestone Europe, Middle East and Africa (BSEMEA), headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, operate collectively as a “Bridgestone West” strategic region. This region services the strategic business needs of teams across the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa. BSAM and BSEMEA are subsidiaries of Bridgestone Corporation, globally headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products and solutions to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries.Business UnitBAMG - Des MoinesManagement LevelNon-ManagementJob CategoryProduction & Skilled TradesPosition SummaryManufacturing Production Workers focus on setting up, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting manufacturing production (i.e., machining, processing, assembly, or packaging) equipmentResponsibilitiesResponsibilities:• Operating machine tool, chemical processing, assembly, or packaging equipment to manufacture products according to production specifications, schedules, volume/cost/wastage targets, and quality standards• Moving, packing, and sorting raw materials or finished goods•Monitoring the quality of output to identify, discard, or re-manufacture faulty products•Maintaining accurate daily production records as input to manufacturing performance analysis• Other duties as assignedPreferred Qualifications:n/aMinimum QualificationsTypically requires a high school degree; or 1-2 year vocational training / associates degreeAt Bridgestone, you are Free to BeWe believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they feel safe bringing their chosen version of themselves to work. 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. So, show us what you are made of, because who you are is what we need.What we offerAt Bridgestone, what really matters is to foster co-creation opportunities and empowering you to be creative and curious to make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable for future generations. Whatever role you fill, when you represent Bridgestone, you are a valued teammate, and part of our larger mission to “Serve Society with Superior Quality”, for that, we offer you more than just a competitive compensation; we will provide you:A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team.The opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship.Corporate Social Responsibility activities.A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment.Agility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being.An effective and inclusive team.Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to consider all individuals for employment based on their unique merit and without regard to age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.Employment EligibilityIf hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.