Bridgestone Americas Jobs

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.

Business Unit

BAMG - Bloomington

Management Level

Para-Professional

Job Category

Production & Skilled Trades

Position Summary

Bridgestone seeks energetic and motivated Multi-craft Maintenance Technicians to join our manufacturing team in Bloomington, Illinois.

*The team is seeking a candidate with a mechanical, electrical and PLC focus

Responsibilities

Your shift pattern will most likely start out on Night Shift (7pm-7am) but can change as you get experience and seniority

Schedule: Full-time, 12-hour shifts with every other weekend off. Work only half of the calendar month (2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on, 3 days off).

Pay:

• Up to $7500 SIGN ON BONUS

• Starting rate $30.64, with an increase after 120 days to $33.60. Potential to earn up to $37.79

• 4 hours of guaranteed overtime at 1.5x every other week

• Additional overtime opportunities at 1.5x

Other Pay and Benefit Incentives:

• Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, and Basis Life Insurance Coverage on first day of employment

• 401K plan with company contribution

• Tuition Reimbursement - Get your degree completely paid for!

• Teammate Referral Bonus. Once you are employed, refer a new teammate and receive up to $1000.

• Free counselling and consultation services

Principal duties including but not limited to:

-Perform duties in accordance with all Safety Procedures including those mandated by NFPA 70E.

-Utilize electronic test equipment (including computers) as well as schematics and technical manuals.

-Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair production and building equipment.

-Communicate and document troubleshooting efforts as well as recommend solutions to the problem .

-Industrial Mechanics and Troubleshooting

Core competencies:

• Mechanical theory and application

• Fluid system theory and application

• Electrical theory and application

• Electronic (analog and digital) theory and application

• Functional knowledge of PLCs and ladder logic

• Read technical drawings and schematics

• Measuring devices and their uses

• Fabrication

• OSHA safety rules for manufacturing plants, including electrical safety and LOTO

• Troubleshooting with minimal supervision

• Operation and use of hand tools

• Operation and use of power tools

• Functional knowledge of computers and Microsoft office

• Functional ability to clearly communicate via electronic media

Minimum Qualifications

Qualifications:

3+ years of industrial maintenance in multi-craft environment

OR

3+ years high tech maintenance related military experience

OR

Completed program & 2 year industrial maintenance experience

OR

Associates Degree in Electronics, General Technology, Robotics, or related field.

Candidate must also possess general computer skills, PLC experience, & presentation skills.

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.