Industrial Maintenance Technician

Company Overview Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM), headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, and Bridgestone Europe, Middle East and Africa (BSEMEA), headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, operate collectively as a u201cBridgestone Westu201d strategic region. This region services the strategic business needs of teams across the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa. BSAM and BSEMEA are subsidiaries of Bridgestone Corporation, globally headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products and solutions to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries. Job Category Production & Skilled Trades Position Summary The Bandag plant in Griffin has been in operation for over 45 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 Maintenance Technicians to join our manufacturing team in Griffin, GA. Pay: u2022 Starting pay is $33.88/hour. u2022 Opportunities to earn up to $40.43/hour through successful training and certification requirements. u2022 Shift Premiums available u2022 Long-Term Bonus Program u2022 Paid Weekly Other Pay and Benefits: u2022 Competitive Medical, Prescription, Dental, & Vision coverage at 1st day of employment u2022 401 (k) plan with Company contribution u2022 PTO (Paid Time Off) u2022 Paid Holidays u2022 Teammate Referral Bonus- Once you are employed, refer a new teammate, and you could receive up to $750 for each referral u2022 Basic/Supplemental Life Insurance coverage & Flexible and Health Spending Account options u2022 Free counseling and consultation services & wellbeing resources u2022 Pet Insurance offered through MetLife u2022 Fertility and Family Building through our partnership with Kindbody Responsibilities u2022 A focus on Safety First, Always u2022 Ability to troubleshoot equipment u2022 Responsible for processing work orders, data collection, and statistical analysis u2022 Perform mechanical or technical training as needed to areas within the plant that are identified as developmental opportunities u2022 Responsible for all aspects of preventative maintenance, including diagnostics, reporting, and repairs u2022 Work alignment with and support Bandag Mission, Core Values, Quality Statements, and Plant Mission Statement Minimum Qualifications Must possess a High School diploma/GED, or equivalent (completed and verified prior to start). _Preferred Skills and Experience:_ Preferred 2 years of employment stability. Preferred 1 -2-year vocational training/associate degree _Physical Requirements:_ Lifting requirements may be up to 70lbs. on an occasional basis. Lifting requirements range from a height of 3-5 feet. Medium physical effort is required to maneuver throughout departments that include climbing stairs; in addition, a considerable amount of standing is necessary At Bridgestone, you are Free to Be We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they bring their whole self to work. 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 are made of, because who you are is what we need. What we offer At Bridgestone, what really matters is to foster co-creation opportunities and empowering you to be creative and curious to make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable for future generations. Whatever role you fill, when you represent Bridgestone, you are a valued teammate, and part of our larger mission to u201cServe Society with Superior Qualityu201d, for that, we offer you more than just a competitive compensation; we will provide you: + A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team. + The opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship. + Corporate Social Responsibility activities. + A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment. + Agility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being. + A diverse and inclusive team. _Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity 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.

Created: 2025-12-05