Machine Technician

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 - Aiken PSR

Management Level

Para-Professional

Job Category

Production & Skilled Trades

Position Summary

Bridgestone's Passenger and Light Truck Tire (PSR/LTR) and Off Road Radial Tire (AOR) plants located in Aiken County, SC is looking for Machine Technicians (MT). Between the 2 plants, they currently employ approximately 1,900 team members. Applicants will be applying for consideration at either the PSR/LTR or AOR tire facility.

This is a Career

Bridgestone Aiken provides career growth opportunities. More than 80 percent of our managers are promoted from within, and we offer multiple career development paths.

Competitive Compensation

Machine Technicians have starting wages of $22 and can progress up to $32 per hour. Our Machine Technicians have been receiving a weekly results sharing bonus since the start of our facility in 1998.

Example: 2022 Averages in Pay w/ Variable Bonus Plan 7.82% per week

Fully Skilled at $30 per hour plus Result Sharing $32.35/hr.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drugs Start on Day 1

Tuition Reimbursement, Life Insurance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, Paid Sick Leave, Short Term Disability, Team Member Tire Purchase Discount, Onsite Medical Clinic with Nurse Practitioner, Parental Leave

Competitive 401K (Bridgestone will contribute 6.5%-9% if team member takes full advantage of match)

Onsite Gym

Physical Demands

Manual dexterity to operate buttons, levers, and tire material

Ability to lift 50/75 pounds unassisted throughout workday

Physical mobility to squat, stoop, bend, climb, and walk

Ability to push/pull 600 pound carts requiring 30 pounds of force

Correctable vision and hearing

Willing to work in exposure to weather (hot & cold)

Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Our Team Members must be extremely flexible and comfortable participating in a team environment.

Successful candidates will meet the following requirements

-Must be willing and have the ability to work rotating swing shifts

-Must be willing to learn and have the ability to operate multiple pieces of equipment

-Must be able to meet and maintain all expected behavioral characteristics

Preferred:

2 years of previous industrial/manufacturing experience AND 2 years of stable work history

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.