Machine Operator

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation; Dyersburg (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridgestone is seeking a Machine Operator to operate and set up coil-fed and hand-fed presses, and to run assembly machines in a production environment. You will perform basic machining tasks, ensure quality through inspections, and complete data-entry and reporting duties as required.

The role requires lifting up to 50 pounds, adherence to safety guidelines, and keeping the work area organized and clean. A high school diploma or related vocational training is typically expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or vocational training/associates degree required or preferred.
• Experience with manufacturing equipment is a plus.
• Ability to operate and monitor presses and related machinery.

Responsibilities

• Operate and set up large coil-fed presses and smaller hand-fed presses.
• Use and set up assembly machines; perform simple, dexterous operations.
• Load and unload brazing furnaces; operate tapping equipment and CNC machines.
• Perform incoming, in-process or final inspection as per work instructions; label, weigh and data-enter as required.
• Deliver product from storage to specific machinery or rack locations; fill daily labor, waste, defect, downtime, and SPC reports; maintain clean work area.

Skills

Safety awareness

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or 1-2 year vocational training/associate degree

Tools

CNC machines

Drill presses

Tapping equipment

Crimping machines

Coil-fed presses

Job description

Company Overview

Firestone Airide, specializes in air spring manufacturing and technology with a history of more than 80 years of research and development on technologically advanced air springs for the global marketplace. Firestone engineers air springs and related products for commercial trucks and trailers, cars, sport utility vehicles, light trucks, mini vans, motor homes, buses, agricultural equipment, rail and industrial applications.

Job Category

Production & Skilled Trades

Position Summary

Machine Operator

Responsibilities

Operate & set up both large coil fed presses as well as smaller hand-fed press, use and set-up of assembly machines, etc. Perform simple, dexterous operation with hands, load and unload brazing furnaces, operate tapping equipment, drill presses, CNC machines, crimping machines, etc.

Additionally, teammates may perform incoming, in-process or final inspection as detailed in the appropriate work instructions; and/or label, weigh, perform data entry duties, deliver product from storage locations to a specific machinery or rack locations.

Teammates fill out daily reports such as labor cards, waste and defective reports, machine down time reports, SPC data collection, and any other prescribed by management.

To manage these duties, teammates lift and move up to 50 pounds regularly in a safe manner, observe all other safety regulations and rules, and are responsible to keep their work area neat and clean.

Minimum Qualifications

Typically requires a high school degree; or 1-2 year vocational training / associates degree

What we offer

At 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 Eligibility

If 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.