Electronics Technician - Texarkana, AR

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company; Texarkana (AR); On-site; USD 46,218 - 55,172; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K

Paid vacation and holidays

Employee discounts

Tuition discount at Texas A&M University

Job summary

A major tire manufacturer in Texarkana, AR seeks an Electronics Technician to troubleshoot, repair, and install plant instrumentation and electronic equipment. The role offers competitive pay with opportunities for advancement and a sign-on bonus. Ideal candidates have electronics experience and strong problem-solving skills. The position includes a 12-hour shift and requires adherence to safety procedures.

Qualifications

• 5 years of electronics experience or completion of an accredited apprenticeship.
• Must complete aptitude test and hands-on assessment.
• Ability to lift heavy materials and work at heights.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair plant instrumentation.
• Modify and program electronic equipment.
• Communicate work status with Staff Engineer.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electronics Repair

Calibration

Programming

Installation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

PLC systems

SCADA systems

Computer skills

Job description

Overview

Electronics Technician – Texarkana, AR, at The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company.

This is an immediate opening. The role supports troubleshooting, repair, calibration, modification, programming, and installation of plant instrumentation and electronic equipment to support Goodyear’s manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• The Electronics Technicians are responsible for troubleshooting, analyzing, repairing, calibrating, modifying, programming, and installing plant instrumentation or electronic equipment.
• Repair, use, configure, and/or program the 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
• Speed control: AC drives, DC drives, Servo Drives
• Machine Control PLCs, PCs, robotic controllers, axis positioning, proprietary systems, PID loop controllers, modulating controls, CRT/LED operator interface units, SCADA systems
• Position LVDTs, Encoders - Annunciators, LED Displays, and operator interface units
• Proprietary analog and digital circuit boards, ultrasonic sensors, X-ray units, barcode scanners/readers, vision systems, radiation precure units

• The position would require communication of work activity and status on a regular basis with the Staff Engineer including establishing a systematic calibration schedule for all plant instruments.
• Punctuality and attendance are essential to the success of operations and contributing to an overall positive team atmosphere. Basic computer skills preferred.

Shift Information

12-hour shift. New hires are likely to be placed on the night shift. 2-2-3 continuous work schedule (a three-day weekend every other week).

Work Environment

• Texarkana, AR Plant in a fast-paced, heavy industrial environment; may be required to work in various areas of the factory.
• Environmental conditions can be hot, cold, and noisy.
• Safety is our highest priority and safety procedures and guidelines must be adhered to. This includes PPE 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 sponsorship now or in the future
• Required to lift heavy materials, climb, stand, squat, bend and work at heights with or without reasonable accommodations
• 5 years of electronics 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

Compensation

• Base pay: $40.05 per hour for Electronic Technicians enrolled in the Multicraft program. Singlecraft Electronic Technicians starting pay is $33.55. Electronic Technicians can enter the Multicraft program in July/January after qualification to begin receiving Multicraft pay.
• Sign-on bonus totaling $10,000 paid out within 3 years (including $4,000 within 30 days).

Benefits

• 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
• 25% tuition discount for full-time employees at Texas A&M University – Texarkana on undergraduate, graduate, certificate, or micro-credential programs

About Goodyear

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. For more information, go to goodyear.com/corporate.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Goodyear is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to 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.