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Bridgestone Americas Multi-Craft Maintenance and Repair Technician in Normal, Illinois
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.