Production Technician (Nights Only)

Bridgestone Americas, Inc.; Griffin, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage from day one

401k with company contribution

Paid Time Off

11 Paid Holidays

Referral bonus up to $750

Life Insurance

HSA/FSA options

Wellbeing resources

Fertility benefits

Job summary

The Bandag plant in Griffin, GA, part of Bridgestone Americas, Inc., is hiring Production Technicians to join our manufacturing team. You will set up, operate, and maintain production equipment, manage materials, and monitor quality during shifts.

Starting pay is $22.95/hour with regular increases to $28.14/hour within 24 months, plus additional incentives and shift premiums. We offer comprehensive benefits, 401k, PTO, holidays, and well-being programs. Join our safety‑driven team today.

Qualifications

• Must possess a High School diploma/GED, or equivalent, (completed and verified prior to start).

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot manufacturing production equipment
• Move, pack, and sort raw materials or finished goods
• Monitor the quality of output to identify, discard, or re-manufacture faulty products
• Maintain accurate daily production records
• Other duties as assigned

Education

High School diploma/GED

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.

Job Category

Production & Skilled Trades

Position Summary

The Bandag plant in Griffin has been in operation for over 45 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 Production Technicians to join our manufacturing team in Griffin, GA.

Pay

• Starting pay is $22.95/hour.
• Automatic pay increases at regular intervals-every 3 to 6 months-and progressing to $28.14/hour in 24 months.
• Tenure-based pay steps at 5 and 10 years to reward long-term commitment.
• Specialized roles available, offering even higher earning potential up to $31.66/hour
• Shift Premiums available
• Additional Incentive for Perfect Attendance
• Long-Term Bonus Program
• Paid Weekly

Other Pay and Benefits

• Competitive Medical, Prescription, Dental, & Vision coverage at 1st day of employment
• 401k plan with Company contribution
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Teammate Referral Bonus- Once you are employed, refer a new teammate, and 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

• A focus on Safety First, Always!
• Set up, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot manufacturing production equipment
• Move, pack, and sort raw materials or finished goods
• Monitor the quality of output to identify, discard, or re-manufacture faulty products
• Maintain accurate daily production records
• Other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements:

• Heavy lifting at times; requirements are up to 70 lbs. on an occasional basis. Lifting requirements range from a height of 3 feet to a possible height of 5 feet
• Medium physical effort is required to maneuver through out departments that include climbing stairs; in addition, a considerable amount of standing is necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

• Preferred 2 years of employment stability.
• Preferred 1 year manufacturing experience.
• Must possess a High School diploma/GED, or equivalent, (completed and verified prior to start).

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.