Production Technician

Company Overview

Wherever you work and whatever role you fill, when you represent the Bridgestone name you know that you are a valued teammate who is part of our larger mission to "Serve Society with Superior Quality." We start by offering each teammate more than just a salary. We provide formal training, competitive performance incentives, paid vacation and holidays, healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees, and a 401k plan to help build your future.

We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they are allowed to bring their whole selves to work and know they are supported. 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. We are building a team as diverse as the world we serve. So, show us what you're made of. Show us the smart stuff, the tough stuff, the bold, beautiful and brave stuff. Because who you are is what we need.

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee and is the U.S. subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone Americas and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries.

Job Category

Production & Skilled Trades

Position Summary

Manufacturing Production Workers focus on setting up, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting manufacturing production (i.e., machining, processing, assembly, or packaging) equipment

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Operating machine tool, chemical processing, assembly, or packaging equipment to manufacture products according to production specifications, schedules, volume/cost/wastage targets, and quality standards

• Moving, packing, and sorting raw materials or finished goods

-Monitoring the quality of output to identify, discard, or re-manufacture faulty products

-Maintaining accurate daily production records as input to manufacturing performance analysis

• Other duties as assigned

Schedule Requirements:

• This position requires overtime work, working evening and night shift schedules. ( Monday-Friday 3:00pm-11:30pm )

• This position requires working in conditions that mimics outdoor temperatures.

Physical Requirements:

• Medium physical effort is required to maneuver through out departments; in addition, a considerable amount of standing is necessary.

• 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.

Compensation & Benefits Offered:

• Pay: $22.28/hr.

• Weekly Pay

• Shift Premiums Available

• First day eligibility for medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

• Ability to earn 176 PTO Hours per year.

• 11 Paid Holidays

• Employee Referral Program - $750

• Tuition reimbursement

Preferred Qualifications

n/a

Minimum Qualifications

• Must possess a High School diploma/GED, or equivalent.

• At least 2 years of manufacturing experience in a heavy industrial environment or at least 1 year of experience in a physical work environment.

• At least 2 years of employment stability.

Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of 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.