Multi-Craft 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 “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.

Production & Skilled Trades

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.

• Starting pay is $34.90/hour.
• Opportunities to earn up to $41.64/hour through successful training and certification requirements.
• Shift Premiums available.
• Long-Term Bonus Program.
• Paid Weekly.

• Competitive Medical, Prescription, Dental, & Vision coverage at 1st day of employment.
• 401(k) plan with Company contribution.
• PTO (Paid Time Off).
• Paid Holidays.
• Teammate Referral Bonus – Once you are employed, refer a new teammate, and you could receive up to $750 for each referral.
• Basic/Supplemental Life Insurance coverage & Flexible and Health Spending Account options.
• Free counseling and consultation services & wellbeing resources.
• Pet Insurance offered through Met Life.
• Fertility and Family Building through our partnership with Kindbody.

Bridgestone Bandag, LLC. is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Multi-Craft Industrial Maintenance Technician to ensure the reliable operation and maintenance of production equipment and facilities. This role involves performing a variety of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic tasks to minimize downtime and optimize manufacturing processes.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform preventative maintenance (PMs) on a wide range of industrial machinery, including mixers, extruders, presses, and conveying systems.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical issues such as bearing failures, gear box malfunctions, and alignment problems.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical systems including motors, controls, sensors, PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens), and VFDs.
• Execute hydraulic and pneumatic system repairs, including valve replacement, cylinder resealing, and line repair.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals to facilitate repairs and installations.
• Conduct equipment installations, modifications, and upgrades to improve efficiency and safety.
• Utilize CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) to log work orders, track parts usage, and document maintenance activities.
• Adhere to all safety regulations, Lockout/Tagout procedures, and company policies.
• Collaborate with production personnel and engineering teams to identify and resolve recurring equipment issues.
• Perform basic welding, fabrication, and machining tasks as needed.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Work overtime as required.

• Proficient in multiple technical areas, including hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical repair, welding, electrical controls, and/or PLCs.
• Experienced with MS Office and CMMS software.
• Team-oriented with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Capable of troubleshooting various types of robotic equipment.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing work environments and challenges.
• Strategic planner with a proactive mindset.
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic.
• Dedicated to continuous learning and professional growth.
• Willing and able to work back shifts, holidays, and plant shutdown.
• Minimum of two years industrial maintenance experience.
• H.S diploma or GED required.
• At least 2 years of stable employment history.
• Technical…