Maintenance Tech 1

Bridgestone America, Inc.; North Carolina; On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Tech 1 for the Wilson, NC facility. This multi-craft role provides maintenance support to operations in a highly automated environment, handling mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and preventive maintenance.

Compensation includes a $30.64 per hour pay rate. The ideal candidate has a 2-year technical degree in electronics, robotics, general technology, or related field, or 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience; veterans with

Qualifications

• Must have a 2-year technical degree or 3+ years of experience as a maintenance technician in an industrial environment.
• Experience in mechanical and/or electrical troubleshooting in manufacturing is preferred.
• Veteran (ex-military) candidates with highly technical background may also qualify.

Responsibilities

• Perform Preventative Maintenance and drive continuous improvement.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical industrial equipment.
• Respond to quick repair requests from operating technicians.
• Troubleshoot Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Industrial maintenance

PLCs troubleshooting

Education

Two-year technical degree (associate of science) in electronics, robotics, general technology or related technical field

Tools

PLC troubleshooting

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 BAMG - Wilson Management Level Non-Management Job Category Production & Skilled Trades

Position Summary

Bridgestone Americas Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Tech 1 for the Wilson, NC facility. The Tech 1 will provide maintenance support to the operations departments in a highly automated environment. This multi-craft position (mechanical and electrical) will be responsible for troubleshooting mechanical and electrical industrial equipment for a designated department within the plant. The ideal candidate for Maintenance Tech 1 brings experience in mechanical and/or electrical troubleshooting and/or a 2 year technical degree, with a desire to grow their skills further.

Pay rate is $30.64/ hour.

Responsibilities

• Preventative Maintenance (continuous improvement)
• Perform Maintenance and troubleshoot Mechanical and Electrical Industrial equipment
• Perform Quick Repair for Trouble Calls from Operating Technicians
• Troubleshooting Programmable Logic Controls (PLCs)

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must be 18 years of age or older and meet the following minimum requirements:

• Be at least 18 years old (on the date the opportunity is posted)
• Receive a passing score on the entry test and/or interview assessment selected by the Company.
• Enrolled in a 2-year technical degree (associate of science) in electronics, robotics, general technology or related technical field.
• -or- 3+ years of experience as maintenance technician in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• - or- Veteran (exiting military) candidate from a highly technical job field with at least 6+ years of active duty service (e.g. US Navy- Nuclear or Aviation field, US Air Force Missile Technicians, etc.).

Assuming that an applicant meets the minimum qualifications listed above, in order to be further considered, the applicant must pass a entrance test taken on a computer.

At Bridgestone, you are Free to Be

We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they bring their whole self 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. We are building a team as diverse as the world we serve. 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”, 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. A diverse and inclusive team.

Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of 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.