Maintenance Engineering Technician (MET)

Bridgestone America, Inc.; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision

Sign-On Bonus $7,500

Welding wage progression $0.50/hr

Career development and mentorship

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Maintenance Engineering Technician to provide multi‑craft maintenance in an automated plant. The role covers mechanical, electrical and PLC troubleshooting with flexible 8/10/12‑hour shifts and weekend requirements.

Qualified candidates need 3+ years in industrial maintenance or related military experience, plus PLC and computer skills. A Welding wage progression and comprehensive benefits apply, with medical coverage from hire.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of industrial maintenance in a multi‑craft environment.
• PLC experience and general computer skills are required.
• Completed apprenticeship or an Associate's degree with relevant maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all safety regulations.
• Perform preventative maintenance and continuous improvement.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electronic, and electrical equipment.
• Respond to repair calls for quick fixes by operating technicians.
• Maintain mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
• Troubleshoot PLCs and control systems.
• Enter and analyze maintenance data using computer-based software.
• Read blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

PLC experience

General computer skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical / electronic maintenance

Education

Associates Degree in Electronics / General Technology / Robotics

Apprenticeship program with 2+ years experience

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.

Position Summary

The Maintenance Engineering Technician position at the Des Moines, Iowa plant is a multi-craft position that requires a working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and electronic (PLC). This position provides emergency and routine maintenance support to the operations departments in an industrial/automated environment.

• Hourly rate of pay is $44.74 / hour.
• Eligible for additional $0.50 for Certified Welding Wage Progression
• Eligible for medical, prescription, dental, & vision coverage on date of hire
• Sign On Bonus $7,500.00 - paid 50% at hire and 50% at one year of service.

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

Responsibilities

• Comply with all safety regulations
• Preventative Maintenance (continuous improvement)
• Troubleshooting Mechanical, Electronic, and Electrical Industrial Equipment
• Perform Quick Repair for Trouble Calls from Operating Technicians
• Perform Maintenance on Mechanical, Hydraulics, Pneumatic and Electrical Equipment
• Troubleshooting Programmable Logic Controls (PLCs)
• Perform Preventative Maintenance on equipment and systems
• Use computer-based software to enter, track and analyze work activities and maintenance trends
• Read and use blueprints, schematics, manuals, technical drawings, work orders, test results, machine error messages.
• Test fixed machinery
• Clean and lubricate parts

Shift Schedule

• 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 (Shift 1 & 3) work from 6 A.M. to 6 P.M. Night shift (Shift 2 & 4) work 6 P.M. to 6 A.M.

Candidates must have flexibility to work 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.

Teammates must be able to work a shift schedule with 48 hours one week and 36 hours the next week. The shift pattern requires candidates to work every other weekend.

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

At Bridgestone, you are Free to Be

We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they feel safe bringing their chosen version of themselves to work. We believe in championing all perspectives, individuals and teams because we understand the importance of seeing the world and our business through many different lenses. So, show us what you are made of, because who you are is what we need.

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".

• 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.

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.