Maintenance Technician - Tupelo, MS

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company; Tupelo (MS); On-site; USD 33,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company in Tupelo, MS is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support the manufacturing process through troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and repair of tire-related machinery. The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and teamwork in a heavy industrial environment.

Shifts are 12-hour rotating, and candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and be legally eligible to work in the US.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 18 years old and legally authorized to work in the US.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and perform maintenance on tire-related manufacturing equipment.
• Carry out safety and housekeeping duties to keep the plant safe and clean.
• Follow safety standards including Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO) and PPE usage.
• Interpret blueprints and maintenance manuals to guide repairs.
• Maintain uptime across production lines with preventive maintenance.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

PLCs

VFDs

Servo drives

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Instrumentation

Job description

For over a century, Goodyear has been redefining the boundaries of tire technology, producing innovative tires that deliver unparalleled performance for a diverse range of vehicles. Our success, however, is not just due to our cutting-edge products, but also to our outstanding workforce. We offer a unique work experience where no matter your role, you'll contribute to the development, manufacturing, and marketing of some of the world's most innovative tire products. We're looking for motivated individuals who can inspire greatness and understand that job satisfaction and career success start with support and investment. At Goodyear, we invest upwards of 1000 hours into our new hires, ensuring they can make quality products safely.

About

If you seek a rewarding, challenging career, join us on this exciting journey. Check out the video below of what some of our employees have to say about working for Goodyear:

A Day in the Life Video

Base Pay

Starting at $24/hr with earning potential up to $37/hr

Maintenance Technician

You will be responsible for supporting the manufacturing process by trouble shooting, preventative maintenance, and repair of all tire-related manufacturing, processing machinery and equipment. You will also be responsible for related safety and housekeeping obligations throughout the facility.

Punctuality and attendance are extremely important to the success of the operations in general as well as contributing to an overall positive team atmosphere. Dependable job attendance is expected.

Shift Information

12-hr shifts, rotating every 2 weeks

• 2-2-3 work schedule (one week you would work Monday and Tuesday, off on Wednesday and Thursday, then work Friday- Sunday. Following week would be the opposite - off on Monday and Tuesday, work Wednesday and Thursday, off on Friday-Sunday.) Work Environment:Tupelo, MS Plant
• Safety is our highest priority and safety procedures / guidelines must be always adhered to. This includes safety wear such as hearing and eye protection, protective clothing, and steel-toed shoes.
• The job is within a fast paced, heavy industrial environment and you may be required to work within various areas of the factory.
• The environmental conditions can be hot, cold, and noisy.

Job Specific Details Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Perform maintenance and repairs on a diverse range of equipment to ensure optimum operating conditions and uptime across all related crafts
• Install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain machines and drive power distribution systems, instrumentation, hydraulic systems and pneumatic systems
• Perform PLC maintenance issues
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, electronic and other mechanical issues
• Interpret blueprints, sketches, maintenance manuals and manufacturing specifications
• Cut, form, thread, fit and install piping for air, water, steam, oil nitrogen, gas, and other lines
• Prepare and weld in flat, vertical, or overhead positions with multiple technologies
• Use gas torches or other equipment to cut structural stock for fabrication
• Log or use computerizedwork ordersystemfor repair and maintenance activities performed
• Abide by safe work standards including Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO), Fall Protection, Confined Spaces, and appropriate use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), NFPA 70E (Arc flash)
• Adhere to Goodyear's attendance policy
• Perform a variety of manual tasks in varying temperatures for extended periods of time, which may include lifting light to heavy materials, climbing, standing, squatting, bending, and working at heights when applicable

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be legally authorized to work in the US without company sponsorship now or in the future
• Required to lift heavy materials, climb, stand, squat, bend and work at heights with or without reasonable accommodations

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience Industrial Maintenance experience with basic knowledge and understanding of machine technology, construction, operation of heavy industrial machinery and power/control devices, PLCs, variable frequency drives, servo drives, power distribution, instrumentation, preventative maintenance, human machine interfaces, hydraulics and pneumatics
• Journeyman's card preferred or AAS in Industrial Maintenance
• Experience adhering to industry-specific safety standards.