Calibration Technician - Texarkana, AR

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company

Texarkana (AR)

On-site

USD 38,751 - 55,172

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Tuition discounts with Texas A&M University

Medical, prescription, dental, vision, and life insurance

401K

Paid vacation and holidays

Employee discounts and wellness programs

Job summary

A leading tire manufacturing company in Texarkana, AR is seeking a Calibration Technician to troubleshoot and calibrate plant instruments. The role offers a base pay of $28.13/hour with potential to increase to $40.05. Benefits include a sign-on bonus, competitive insurance options, and tuition discounts with Texas A&M University. Candidates should have a high school diploma and 2 years of industrial technical experience.

Qualifications

2 years of industrial technical experience or completion of an accredited apprenticeship program.
Must complete aptitude test and hands-on assessment.
Legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Calibrate and troubleshoot plant instrumentation or electronic equipment.
Evaluate machine operations to implement process improvements.
Communicate work activity and status with the Electrical Engineer.

Skills

Basic Computer skills

Punctuality

Dependability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Workforce Center's Career Readiness Certification (Silver Certificate)

Job description

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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 into our new hires, ensuring they can make quality products safely.

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IMMEDIATELY HIRING!!! – APPLY TODAY!!!

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 into our new hires, ensuring they can make quality products safely.

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Base Pay:$28.13 an hour,with continuing education opportunities increasing pay to $40.05.

Now Offering a Sign on Bonus totaling $10,000 paid out within 3 yearsincluding $4,000 within 30 days

Benefits:Competitive total rewards program for employees that promotes personal health, assists employees in maintaining a healthy balance between work and life and meets the diverse personal and professional needs.

Medical, prescription, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
401K
Opportunity for advancement and career development
Competitive wages
Paid vacation (after 1 year) & holidays (after 30 days)
Employee discounts and wellness programs
We are now partnered with Texas A&M University – Texarkana to provide a pathway to credential and degree attainment for employees. All full-time employees will receive a 25% tuition discount on all undergraduate, graduate, certificate, or micro-credential programs.Learn more here

Responsibilities

TheCalibration Techniciansare responsible for the calibrating and troubleshooting of any form of plant instrumentation or electronic equipment. The ideal candidate will continually evaluate machine operations to identify and implement process improvements to various Plant Process Control systems and equipment including:

Temperature: Thermocouple RTD, Thermistor, and Infrared
Pressure: I/P (V/P) transducers, P/I (P/V) transducers, switches
Weight Control Systems: Load cells
Chart Recorder Displays: Interface units, computer-controlled calibration devices

The position would require communication of work activity and status on a regular basis with the Electrical Engineer including establishing a systematic calibration schedule for all plant instruments. The Calibration Technician role provides a career path to an Electronics Technician role through designated training, testing, and acquired experience.

Punctuality and attendance are extremely important to the success of the operations in general as well as contributing to an overall positive team atmosphere. Dependable job attendance is expected. Basic Computer skills preferred.

Shift Information:12-hour shift, New hires would likely be placed onto the night shift.

2-2-3 continuous work schedule (This scheduling allows for some natural overtime and gives a three-day weekend every other week)

Work Environment:Texarkana, AR Plant

The job is within a fast paced, heavy industrial environment and you may be required to work within various areas of the factory.
The environmental conditions can be hot, cold, and noisy.
Safety is our highest priority and safety procedures / guidelines must be always adhered to. This includes safety wear such as hearing and eye protection, protective clothing, and steel-toed shoes.

Basic Qualifications

High school diploma, GED or the Workforce Center's Career Readiness Certification (CRC) with a minimum of Silver Certificate level
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must be legally authorized to work in the US without company sponsorship now or in the future
Required to lift heavy materials, climb, stand, squat, bend and work at heights with or without reasonable accommodations

2 years of industrial technical experience or successful completion of an accredited apprenticeship program in this specific craft
Must complete aptitude test and hands-on assessment administered by an outside party

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Goodyear is one of the world’s largest tire companies. It employs about 62,000 people and manufactures its products in 46 facilities in 21 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centres in Akron, Ohio and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to www.goodyear.com/corporate.

Goodyear is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to that individual's race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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