Multi-Craft Industrial Maintenance Technician

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 Maintenance Technicians to join our manufacturing team in Griffin, GA.

Pay:

• Starting pay is $34.90/hour.

• Opportunities to earn up to $41.64/hour through successful training and certification requirements.

• Shift Premiums available

• Long-Term Bonus Program

• Paid Weekly

Other Pay and Benefits:

• Competitive Medical, Prescription, Dental, & Vision coverage at 1st day of employment

• 401 (k) plan with Company contribution

• PTO (Paid Time Off)

• Paid Holidays

• Teammate Referral Bonus- Once you are employed, refer a new teammate, and you 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

Job Summary:**

Bridgestone Bandag, LLC. is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Multi-Craft Industrial Maintenance Technician to ensure the reliable operation and maintenance of production equipment and facilities. This role involves performing a variety of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic tasks to minimize downtime and optimize manufacturing processes.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform preventative maintenance (PMs) on a wide range of industrial machinery, including mixers, extruders, presses, and conveying systems.

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical issues such as bearing failures, gear box malfunctions, and alignment problems.

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical systems including motors, controls, sensors, PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens), and VFDs.

• Execute hydraulic and pneumatic system repairs, including valve replacement, cylinder resealing, and line repair.

• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals to facilitate repairs and installations.

• Conduct equipment installations, modifications, and upgrades to improve efficiency and safety.

• Utilize CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) to log work orders, track parts usage, and document maintenance activities.

• Adhere to all safety regulations, Lockout/Tagout procedures, and company policies.

• Collaborate with production personnel and engineering teams to identify and resolve recurring equipment issues.

• Perform basic welding, fabrication, and machining tasks as needed.

• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.

• Work overtime as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Proficient in multiple technical areas, including hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical repair, welding, electrical controls, and/or PLCs.

• Experienced with MS Office and CMMS software.

• Team-oriented with strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Capable of troubleshooting various types of robotic equipment.

• Flexible and adaptable to changing work environments and challenges.

• Strategic planner with a proactive mindset.

• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic.

• Dedicated to continuous learning and professional growth.

• Willing and able to work back shifts, holidays, and plant shutdown.

• Minimum of two years industrial maintenance experience.

• H.S diploma or GED required.

• At least 2 years of stable employment history

• Technical degree is preferred.

Physical Requirements:

Lifting requirements may be up to 70lbs. on an occasional basis. Lifting requirements range from a height of 3-5 feet. Medium physical effort is required to maneuver throughout departments that include climbing stairs; in addition, a considerable amount of standing is necessary

At Bridgestone, you are Free to Be

We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they bring their whole self 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. We are building a team as diverse as the world we serve. 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.

• A diverse and inclusive team.

Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity 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.