Job Information
Bridgestone Americas Maintenance Mech I in Russellville, Arkansas
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
Firestone Tubes
Management Level
Para-Professional
Job Category
Production & Skilled Trades
Position Summary
Bridgestone Americas Tube Business (BATB) has an opening for a Maintenance Mechanic I, which is a multi-craft maintenance position. Candidate is required to have experience with industrial electrical and control systems utilizing PLCs, HMIs and VFD driven motor systems. Also, required is knowledge and experience maintaining industrial machinery, general pipe fitting, pneumatics, hydraulics, welding, light fabrication and the use of machine shop and hand tools. Candidate must be able to comprehend electrical and mechanical drawings, and technical manuals.
An associate degree with two years of verifiable industrial maintenance experience or vocational training in a maintenance discipline with verifiable experience for a minimum of five years is required.
The successful candidate will receive onsite training of plant rules, safety policies, and environmental regulations and will be required to perform their duties and adhere to those rules and regulations.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities:
•Installation, repair & maintenance in a manufacturing or field site environment
•Installation, repair, maintenance, dismantle, and movement of large and/or complex industrial equipment
•Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Typically requires a high school degree; or 1-2 year vocational training / associates degree
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.