Job Information
Bridgestone Americas Production Technician in Abilene, Texas
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
The Bandag plant in Abilene has been in operation for over 50 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 Abilene, Texas. As a Manufacturing Production Technician, you will focus on setting up, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting manufacturing production equipment.
Schedule: Multiple Shifts, Full Time, 12-hour shifts: currently recruiting for night shift positions only.
• 3 days, 12 hours each day
• 3 nights, 12 hours each night
• 3 days or nights with rotating Sundays
Pay:
• Starting rate is $20.60 per hour
• Opportunities to earn up to $25.75 per hour
• Shift Premiums available
• Additional Incentive Pay 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
• Tuition Reimbursement- Get your degree completely paid for!
• Teammate Referral Bonus- Once you are employed, refer a new teammate, and 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 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:
Lifting requirements may be up to 130 lbs. on an occasional basis. Lifting requirements range from a height of 3-5 feet.
Medium physical effort is required to maneuver through out departments that include climbing stairs; in addition, a considerable amount of standing is necessary
Preferred Skills and Experience:
Preferred 2 years of employment stability.
Preferred 1 year manufacturing experience.
Minimum Qualifications
- Must possess a High School diploma/GED, or equivalent, (completed and verified prior to start).
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.