What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Technician position at Bridgestone Americas?
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 are 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.
Position Summary
Bridgestone seeks an energetic and motivated individual to join our manufacturing team in Muscatine, IA. As a Manufacturing Production Technician, you will focus on building new equipment from the ground up to include, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting production equipment.
Responsibilities
Operate and troubleshoot various machines manufactured in the facility.
Follow plant policies for disposal of hazardous material where applicable.
Use print books, work instructions and 3d models to assemble components to build or complete machinery as instructed.
Crate finished equipment in accordance with production specifications.
Move, pack, and sort raw materials or finished goods.
Operate various sit down and stand-up forklifts as needed for daily work.
Utilize gantry crane and mobile hoist for lifting and positioning work components.
Meet and follow quality standards for assembly of equipment.
Keep accurate daily production records as input to manufacturing performance analysis.
Learn and follow plant safety standards.
Perform various kinds of rework on components or equipment as needed.
Teammate will be working with various power sources such as electrical and pneumatic.
Typically requires a high school degree; or 1–2-year vocational training / Associate’s degree.
Willingness to work overtime as needed in accordance with production needs.
Capable of using various hand tools, power tools and precision measuring devices for manufacturing equipment.
Able to work both on your own or with a team to accomplish production goals as needed.
