Industrial Maintenance Technician - Social Circle, GA

Industrial Maintenance Technician

For over a century, Goodyear has been redefining the boundaries of tire technology, producing innovative tires that deliver unparalleled performance for a diverse range of vehicles. Our success, however, is not just due to our cutting-edge products, but also to our outstanding workforce. We offer a unique work experience where no matter your role, you'll contribute to the development, manufacturing, and marketing of some of the world's most innovative tire products. We're looking for motivated individuals who can inspire greatness and understand that job satisfaction and career success start with support and investment. At Goodyear, we invest upwards of 1000 hours into our new hires, ensuring they can make quality products safely.

If you seek a rewarding, challenging career, join us on this exciting journey.

General Description: As an Industrial Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for supporting the manufacturing process by trouble shooting, preventative maintenance, and repair of all tire-related manufacturing, processing machinery and equipment. You will also be responsible for related safety and housekeeping obligations throughout the facility. Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Perform maintenance and repairs on a diverse range of equipment to ensure optimum operating conditions and uptime across all related crafts
• Install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain machines and drive power distribution systems, instrumentation, hydraulic systems and pneumatic systems
• Perform PLC maintenance issues
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, electronic and other mechanical issues
• Interpret blueprints, sketches, maintenance manuals and manufacturing specifications
• Cut, form, thread, fit and install piping for air, water, steam, oil nitrogen, gas, and other lines
• Prepare and weld in flat, vertical, or overhead positions with multiple technologies
• Use gas torches or other equipment to cut structural stock for fabrication
• Log or use computerized work order system for repair and maintenance activities performed
• Abiding by safe work standards including Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO), Fall Protection, Confined Spaces, and appropriate use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), NFPA 70E (Arc flash)
• Adhering to Goodyear's attendance policy
• Perform a variety of manual tasks in varying temperatures for extended periods of time, which may include lifting light to heavy materials, climbing, standing, squatting, bending, and working at heights when applicable

Basic Qualifications:

• HS Diploma/GED
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be legally authorized to work in the US without company sponsorship now or in the future
• Required to lift heavy materials, climb, stand, squat, bend and work at heights with or without reasonable accommodations
• Must be able to successfully complete all post-offer, pre-employment contingencies
• Ability to work any and/or rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, or overtime if applicable
• Basic computer skills
• Must provide basic tools

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience
• Industrial Maintenance experience with basic knowledge and understanding of machine technology, construction, operation of heavy industrial machinery and power/control devices, PLCs, variable frequency drives, servo drives, power distribution, instrumentation, preventative maintenance, human machine interfaces, hydraulics and pneumatics
• Journeyman's card preferred or AAS in Industrial Maintenance
• Experience adhering to industry-specific safety standards

Candidate Criteria:

• Self-motivated: demonstrates reasonable initiative with or without direct supervision
• Hard worker: someone who works diligently to get tasks done
• Adaptability: the ability to make changes, and to be successful in changing environments
• Team player: an associate who can be counted on to assist the company in being successful whether working on a team or individual projects
• Commitment to working safely
• Willingness to adhere to tobacco-free policy

Reasons to work with us:

• Great medical, dental, vision, 401(k) benefits
• Advancement opportunities
• Safety focused environment
• Team based environment
• Employee engagement opportunities
• Paid Holidays
• Tire Discounts