Maintenance Tech 1

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 - Wilson Management Level Non-Management Job Category Production & Skilled Trades Position Summary Bridgestone Americas Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Tech 1 for the Wilson, NC facility. The Tech 1 will provide maintenance support to the operations departments in a highly automated environment. This multi-craft position (mechanical and electrical) will be responsible for troubleshooting mechanical and electrical industrial equipment for a designated department within the plant. The ideal candidate for Maintenance Tech 1 brings experience in mechanical and/or electrical troubleshooting and/or a 2 year technical degree, with a desire to grow their skills further. Pay rate is $30.64/ hour. Responsibilities Preventative Maintenance (continuous improvement) Perform maintenance and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical industrial equipment Perform quick repair for trouble calls from operating technicians Troubleshooting programmable logic controls (PLCs) Minimum Qualifications Applicants must be 18 years of age or older and meet the following minimum requirements: Be at least 18 years old (on the date the opportunity is posted) Receive a passing score on the entry test and/or interview assessment selected by the Company Enroll in a 2‑year technical degree (associate of science) in electronics, robotics, general technology or related technical field OR 3+ years of experience as a maintenance technician in an industrial manufacturing environment OR veteran (exiting military) candidate from a highly technical job field with at least 6+ years of active duty service (e.g., US Navy‑ Nuclear or Aviation field, US Air Force Missile Technicians, etc.) Assuming that an applicant meets the minimum qualifications listed above, in order to be further considered, the applicant must pass a entrance test taken on a computer. What we offer 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr