Maintenance Electrician (ME)

Bridgestone Americas, Inc.; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus $7,500

Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. in Des Moines, Iowa, seeks a Maintenance Electrician to provide emergency and routine maintenance in a heavy industrial setting. The role involves troubleshooting, electrical installations, and supporting manufacturing operations.

Three-plus years in industrial maintenance or related military/apprenticeship paths are required. The position offers flexible shift options (8/10/12 hours) and a sign-on bonus of $7,500, with eligibility for medical, prescription, dental and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of industrial maintenance in multi-craft environment or 3+ years of maintenance related military experience or related apprenticeship with experience
• Associates Degree in Electronics, General Technology, Robotics, or related field and 2+ years industrial maintenance experience

Responsibilities

• Basic knowledge of mechanical and fluid systems
• Electrical theory and application
• Knowledge of electrical distribution systems
• Knowledge of Motor/Generator Theory and Application and controls
• Familiarity with Electronic Drives and PLCs
• Ability to read one line distribution drawings and electrical schematics
• Electrical measuring instruments (multi-meters, oscilloscopes, megers)
• OSHA safety rules for manufacturing plants including electrical safety and LOTO
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• Operation and use of hand tools
• Operation and use of power tools
• Functional knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office
• Ability to communicate via electronic media and interpersonal channels

Skills

Electrical theory

Reading schematics

Electrical distribution

OSHA safety

PLC experience

Education

Associates Degree in Electronics/General Technology/Robotics or related field

Completed apprenticeship program

Tools

Multi-meters

Oscilloscopes

Meggers

Electronic Drives/PLCs

Job description

Company Overview

Bridgestone 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 Unit

Business Unit BAMG - Des Moines Management Level Non-Management Job Category Production & Skilled Trades

Position Summary

The Maintenance Electrician position is located in Des Moines, Iowa. Maintenance Electricians will provide emergency and routine maintenance support to the operations departments in a machine intensive, heavy industrial environment. Perform analytical troubleshooting, electrical installations, provide customers with estimates of repair time, perform repairs on manufacturing machinery and auxiliary systems and provide overall support for all aspects of manufacturing operations.

• The Maintenance Electrician opening is an hourly position with a starting rate of $44.74 / hour.
• Eligible for medical, prescription, dental, & vision coverage on date of hire
• Sign On Bonus $7500 - paid 50% at hire and 50% at one year.

Qualified candidates will be required to pass a written technical skill assessment and undergo a one-on-one technical interview.

Responsibilities

• Basic Knowledge of Mechanical and Fluid Systems
• Electrical theory and application
• Knowledge of electrical distribution systems
• Knowledge of Motor/Generator Theory and Application and controls
• Familiarity with Electronic Drives and PLCs
• Ability to read one line distribution drawings and electrical schematics
• Electrical measuring instruments (multi-meters, oscilloscopes, meggers, et al)
• OSHA safety rules for manufacturing plants, including electrical safety and LOTO
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• Operation and use of hand tools
• Operation and use of power tools
• Functional knowledge of computers and Microsoft office
• Ability to clearly communicate via electronic media and interpersonal

Shift Schedule

Candidates must have flexibility working either an 8-hour, 10-hour, or 12-hour shift on either a day or night shift. Shift preference is based on seniority, therefore we cannot guarantee a specific shift.

• 8-Hour Shift Schedule: Shift B Monday – Friday, 6 am – 2 pm
• 10-Hour Shift Scheule: Shift E Monday – Thursday, 6 pm – 4 am
• 12-Hour Shift Schedule Day shift is from 6 A.M. to 6 P.M. Night shift is from 6 P.M. to 6 A.M.
• Teammates must be able to work a shift schedule with 48 hours one week and 36 hours the next week.

Week 1 Monday - Day Off Tuesday - Day Off Wednesday - Work Thursday - Work Friday - Day Off Saturday - Day Off Sunday - Day Off Week 2 Monday - Work Tuesday - Work Wednesday - Day Off Thursday - Day Off Friday - Work Saturday - Work Sunday- Work

Minimum Qualifications

• 3+ years of industrial maintenance in multi-craft environment OR 3+ years of high-tech maintenance related military experience OR Completed apprenticeship program & 2 year industrial maintenance experience OR Associates Degree in Electronics, General Technology, Robotics, or related field and 2+ years industrial maintenance experience
• Candidates must also possess general computer skills, PLC experience, & presentation skills

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

Company Description

Based in Nashville Tennessee, Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation, the world’s largest tire and rubber company. Bridgestone Americas and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand tires to address the needs of a broad range of customers, including consumers, automotive and commercial vehicle original equipment manufacturers, and those in the agricultural, forestry and mining industries. The companies are also engaged in retreading operations throughout the Western Hemisphere and produce air springs, roofing materials, and industrial fibers and textiles. The Bridgestone Americas family of companies also operates the world’s largest chain of automotive tire and service centers. Guided by its global corporate social responsibility (CSR), commitment Our Way to Serve, Bridgestone embraces its responsibility as a global leader by striving to improve the way people move, live, work and play.