Multi-Craft Industrial Maintenance Technician

Bridgestone America, Inc.; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onboarding program

Mentorship

CSR activities

Global work environment

Work-life balance

Inclusive team

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. in Aiken, SC, is seeking skilled maintenance technicians to support industrial production, repair and test of facilities systems, conveyors, and automation.

Candidates will have multi-craft experience in Electrical, Mechanical, and Electronics; 12-hour rotating shifts; associate degree or apprenticeship; with a focus on safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Electronics/General Technology or Robotics, or completion of an apprenticeship, or 5+ years in industrial maintenance.
• Multi-craft experience in Electrical, Mechanical and Electronics; PLC, hydraulic and pneumatic knowledge.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, manuals and test results.

Responsibilities

• Perform operation checkout, modification, disassembly, repair, reassembly, test and diagnosis of equipment.
• Partner with Engineering to install, test, and release equipment.
• Maintain equipment for industrial production, processing, pipelines and conveyors.
• Read blueprints, schematics and test results; inspect parts for wear.
• Use hoists, grinders, hand tools, power tools and welding equipment.

Skills

Electrical

Mechanical

Electronics

Education

Associate degree in Electronics/General Technology or Robotics

Completion of an apprenticeship program

Tools

CMMS

PLC programming

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 - Aiken ORR Management Level Non-Management Job Category Production & Skilled Trades Position Summary

Positions in this sub-family are responsible for managing or performing skilled trades and lower level apprentice craft work for construction, maintenance, and repair of facilities systems, buildings, and equipment. Responsible for performing complete operation checkout, modification, disassembly, repair, reassembly, test calibration, diagnosis, and correction of problems. Follows repair and return processes to ensure high quality and short cycle time of repair and return. Sets up necessary repair and test facilities.

Responsibilities

• Be Safe- comply with all safety regulations
• Partner with Engineering team to install, test, and release equipment
• Knowledge of recording activities in a CMMS
• Maintain equipment for industrial production, industrial processing, pipeline distribution systems, and conveyors
• Various PLC's
• Networking and Communications: EtherNet / IP, ControlNet, and DeviceNet
• AC Drives, Motors, Encoder and Resolver troubleshooting
• Calibration of flow, level, pressure, and temperature devices and loops
• Familiar with bearings, conveying systems, gearboxes, equipment rebuilds, and repairs.
• Familiar with automation and distributed control system architectures within manufacturing and processing systems.
• Familiar with hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, and rotating equipment.
• Read and use blueprints, schematics, manuals, technical drawings, work orders, test results, machine error messages.
• Inspect parts for damage/wear
• Test and observe running machinery
• Use hoists and lifts, grinders, hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, testing equipment, etc.
• Other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

n/a

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must be a team player interested in helping others and a self starter

Must be able to work 12 hour rotating shifts, including nights and weekends. holidays, and overtime.

Candidates must have multi-craft experience in Electrical, Mechanical, and Electronics. PLC, hydraulic, and pneumatic knowledge.

Associates degree in Electronics, General Technology, Robotics or related field and at least 3 years of industrial maintenance experience OR Completion of an apprenticeship program and at least 3 years of industrial maintenance experience OR At least 5 years of industrial maintenance experience

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.

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.