SMW - Sheetmetal Worker

Company Overview Firestone Polymers, LLC is headquartered in Lake Charles, LA and manufactures polymers and synthetic rubber in our world-class ISO 9001:2015, 14001:2015 registered plant located in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Firestone's unique anionic polymerization technology allows production of high purity, high molecular weight polybutadiene and a wide range of block, random, and vinyl modified styrene-butadiene copolymers. These products are sold around the world for use in tires, impact modification of plastics and hot melt adhesives.

Statistical process control is used in every step of the operation. Firestone Polymers, LLC is a subsidiary of Bridgestone Americas, a division of Bridgestone Corporation, the world's largest tire and rubber company.

Job Category Production & Skilled Trades Position Summary Work with all types of steel including stainless and galvanized, work from blue prints, sketches and diagrams in order to maintain and repair equipment such as: dewatering and drying equipment, baling and packaging equipment, guards of all types and sizes, duct work of all shapes and sizes; fabricate and lay out new fabrications and make patterns;

field fit when necessary. Work must be installed for safety measures without rough edges or points.

Responsibilities EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS:

Operate all machines needed to perform assigned work. Power tools include: square shears, nibbler, bending brakes, rollers, drill press, saws, portable tools such as grinders, shears, drills, impact tools, etc. Hand tools include: ratchets and sockets, hammers, open and box end wrenches, adjustable pull lifts, and rivet guns.

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

Learn and observe all plant safety rules and regulations. Be alert to the dangers of working with sheet metal and tools.

Certain roles at Firestone Polymers are required to be on Emergency Response Teams (ERT) to respond to any emergencies that could come up at the site. Being on the ERT team requires passing a physical and additional trainings, including exterior firefighting, high-angle rescue, Haz Mat response, etc. The role you’re applying for could require ERT training. It’s also possible that ERT training will be required when moving into new roles or transferring departments.

PHYSICAL

ACTIVITIES:

Must be in good physical condition. Bending, stooping, twisting, kneeling, squatting, pushing, pulling, reaching, standing, carrying heavy loads, climbing, work in extreme heat or cold and work in close congested areas. Must be able to work inside vessels and high locations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Prefer 5 years relative industrial sheet metal experience, journeyman level

Good communication skills, ability to handle multiple assignments, good troubleshooting skills

Experience in a manufacturing/industrial setting a plus Ability to work 12-hour rotating shift

On the Job Training:

Computer Based Learning (CBL’s), also off site training is provided when needed depending on job position and requirements.

COMMENTS:

Must be able to work well with others. Follow department and plant procedures. Be responsible for company issued tools. Should know hand signals for crane.

Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or GED equivalent

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