Operating Technician (Production - Warren)

Bridgestone America, Inc.; Kentucky; On-site; USD 63,039,000 - 107,453,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Vision/Prescription/Dental

Basic Life Insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation after 180 days

Up to 6 weeks vacation

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. in Morrison, TN is hiring Operating Technicians for a line-driven manufacturing role in a fast-paced facility. Employees support production of world-class tires and work in an environment focused on safety and quality.

Shifts are 12 hours (7:00 AM–7:30 PM or 7:00 PM–7:30 AM); start pay is $22 per hour with progression to $37.47 within two years, plus comprehensive benefits and paid holidays.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 or older.
• At least one year of relevant work experience preferred.
• Candidates must pass all steps of the BATO-Warren hiring process.

Responsibilities

• The Operating Technician role is a line-driven manufacturing opportunity. All Operating Technicians work in a challenging fast-paced manufacturing environment where they assist in manufacturing world class products in an environment that promotes Safety First; Quality Always.

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 - Warren Management Level Non-Management Job Category Production & Skilled Trades

Position Summary

The Warren Plant is the flagship facility in truck and bus radial tire production for the Bridgestone Corporation. We feature the world’s most advanced tire manufacturing technology in our two million square foot facility. We are located in Morrison, TN. The Warren County Plant is currently hiring Operating Technicians to fill permanent positions.

Benefits and Pay

• - $22.00 / hour start pay progressing to $37.47 in two years.
• - Eligible for Medical/Vision/Prescription/Dental Benefits at date of hire.
• - Eligible for Basic Life Insurance at date of hire.
• - Eligible for 10 paid holidays
• - Eligible for 1 week of vacation after 180 Days, earn up to 6 weeks

Responsibilities

The Operating Technician role is a line-driven manufacturing opportunity. All Operating Technicians work in a challenging fast-paced manufacturing environment where they assist in manufacturing world class products in an environment that promotes the following vision: Safety First; Quality Always.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 18 or older
• At least one year of relevant work experience preferred
• Candidates must pass all steps of the BATO-Warren hiring process

Shift

Applicants will be assigned to a 12 hour shift; 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM or 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM Shift Preference is by seniority

At Bridgestone

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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

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.