Maintenance Technician

Bridgestone Americas, Inc.; Abilene (TX); In loco; USD 47.000 - 56.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) plan

PTO

11 paid holidays

Referral bonus

Life Insurance

Wellbeing resources

Pet Insurance

Fertility benefits

Descrizione del lavoro

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. in Abilene, TX is hiring a Maintenance Technician to join our Bandag plant operations. The role focuses on safety, troubleshooting equipment, and performing preventive maintenance across the manufacturing line.

The starting pay is $33.88 per hour, with opportunities to earn up to $40.43 per hour after training and certification, plus shift premiums and a bonus program. Benefits include medical, 401(k), PTO, and holidays.

Competenze

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Preferred 1–2 years vocational training or an associate degree.
• Physical lifting up to 130 lbs; medium physical effort.

Mansioni

• Troubleshoot equipment and perform preventive maintenance.
• Process work orders, collect data, and analyze statistics.
• Support Bandag mission and safety practices.

Conoscenze

Troubleshooting

Maintenance planning

Formazione

High School diploma or GED

Descrizione del lavoro

Maintenance Technician### Maintenance TechnicianApply: Abilene: Full time: Posted Today: 2026\\_27397# **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.# # **Job Category**Production & Skilled Trades# **Position Summary**The Bandag plant in Abilene has been in operation for over 50 years, producing tread rubber and retreading materials for Bandag dealers. Bandag is a critical piece of Bridgestone dedicated to the research, development, and manufacturing of premium retread tires. Bridgestone seeks energetic and motivated Maintenance Technicians to join our manufacturing team in Abilene, TX. Pay: • Starting pay is $33.88/hour. • Opportunities to earn up to $40.43/hour through successful training and certification requirements. • Shift Premiums available • Long-Term Bonus Program • Paid Weekly Other Pay and Benefits: • Competitive Medical, Prescription, Dental, & Vision coverage at 1st day of employment • 401 (k) plan with Company contribution • PTO (Paid Time Off) • 11 Paid Holidays • Teammate Referral Bonus- Once you are employed, refer a new teammate, and you could receive up to $750 for each referral • Basic/Supplemental Life Insurance coverage & Flexible and Health Spending Account options • Free counseling and consultation services & wellbeing resources • Pet Insurance offered through MetLife • Fertility and Family Building through our partnership with Kindbody.# **Responsibilities****Responsibilities*** A focus on Safety First, Always!* Ability to troubleshoot equipment* Responsible for processing work orders, data collection, and statistical analysis* Perform mechanical or technical training as needed to areas within the plant that are identified as developmental opportunities* Responsible for all aspects of preventative maintenance, including diagnostics, reporting, and repairs* Work alignment with and support Bandag Mission, Core Values, Quality Statements, and Plant Mission Statement**Employee Type**Regular: Full Time**Qualifications**Must possess a High School diploma/GED, or equivalent (completed and verified prior to start).*Preferred Skills and Experience:*Preferred 2 years of employment stability. Preferred 1 -2 year vocational training/associate degree*Physical Requirements:*Lifting requirements may be up to 130 lbs. on an occasional basis. Lifting requirements range from a height of 3-5 feet. Medium physical effort is required to maneuver throughout departments that include climbing stairs; in addition, a considerable amount of standing is necessary# **Minimum Qualifications**Typically requires a high school degree; or 1-2 year vocational training / associates degree**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”, 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.