Industrial Maintenance Technician — Global Growth & Training

Bridgestone Americas, Inc.; Russellville (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onboarding program

Training & mentorship

CSR activities

Global work environment

Work-life balance

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is seeking a skilled Multi Craft Industrial Maintenance Technician to support safe, reliable operation of production and facility equipment.

You will troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, PLC systems and automation in a heavy industrial setting. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience, strong problem‑solving skills, and the ability to read technical documentation.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of industrial maintenance or multi-craft technician experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong competency in electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and PLC/automation systems.
• Ability to read technical documentation and troubleshoot equipment safely and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and reactive maintenance on industrial machinery and auxiliary systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair industrial electrical systems (e.g., 480V motors, VFDs, sensors, power distribution).
• Diagnose and maintain hydraulic and pneumatic systems (pumps, valves, actuators, fluid controls).
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical equipment (gearboxes, conveyors, bearings).
• Maintain and repair PLC systems and automation controls to minimize downtime.
• Utilize schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, ladder logic diagrams, and OEM manuals.
• Safely use diagnostic equipment including multimeters, ammeters, megohmmeter, and other testing tools.
• Support root‑cause analysis and continuous improvement to enhance reliability and equipment performance.
• Adhere to safety procedures, lockout/tagout requirements, and company policies.

Skills

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

PLC/Automation

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Hydraulic & Pneumatic

Reading schematics

Safety compliance

Tools

PLC programming software

Electrical diagnostic tools

Job description

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is seeking a skilled Multi Craft Industrial Maintenance Technician to support safe, reliable operation of production and facility equipment.

You will troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, PLC systems and automation in a heavy industrial setting. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience, strong problem‑solving skills, and the ability to read technical documentation.