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Bridgestone Americas Production Technician in Griffin, Georgia
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 “Bridgestone West” 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.
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.
Job Category
Production & Skilled Trades
Position Summary
Manufacturing Production Workers focus on setting up, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting manufacturing production (i.e., machining, processing, assembly, or packaging) equipment
Responsibilities
Responsibilities:
• Operating machine tool, chemical processing, assembly, or packaging equipment to manufacture products according to production specifications, schedules, volume/cost/wastage targets, and quality standards
• Moving, packing, and sorting raw materials or finished goods
•Monitoring the quality of output to identify, discard, or re-manufacture faulty products
•Maintaining accurate daily production records as input to manufacturing performance analysis
• Other duties as assigned
Schedule Requirements:
· This position requires overtime work, working evening and night shift schedules. ( Monday-Friday 3:00pm-11:30pm )
· This position requires working in conditions that mimics outdoor temperatures.
Physical Requirements:
· Medium physical effort is required to maneuver through out departments; in addition, a considerable amount of standing is necessary.
· Heavy lifting at times; requirements are up to 70 lbs. on an occasional basis. Lifting requirements range from a height of 3 feet to a possible height of 5 feet.
Compensation & Benefits Offered:
· Pay: $22.28/hr.
· Weekly Pay
· Shift Premiums Available
· First day eligibility for medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
· Ability to earn 176 PTO Hours per year.
· 11 Paid Holidays
· Employee Referral Program - $750
· Tuition reimbursement
Preferred Qualifications:
n/a
Minimum Qualifications
· Must possess a High School diploma/GED, or equivalent.
· At least 2 years of manufacturing experience in a heavy industrial environment or at least 1 year of experience in a physical work environment.
· At least 2 years of employment stability.
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 “Serve Society with Superior Quality”, 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 / 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.
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