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.

Production & Skilled Trades

Maintain all instruments in the plant. Clean, repair, calibrate and adjust all flow meters, temperature recorders and controllers, electronic and pneumatic. Clean and repair scales in plant, shipping, receiving, baler and lab. Adjust and repair all automatic control valves in plant. Test all safety relief valves in plant according to insurance code. Repair and maintain all service equipment to the laboratory such as: analyzers, spectros, timers and lab testing equipment. Inspect, test and install pressure gauges. Calibrate, install and service all mass flow equipment.

EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS:

Hand tools, power tools, soldering irons, chain hoist, and all kinds of testing equipment such as: volt meters.

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

Exercise caution to follow all safety rules and regulations while working on any and all equipment assigned to repair or operate.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:

Must be in good physical condition, capable of climbing, bending, heavy lifting, stooping, carrying, kneeling, pushing, pulling, reaching, standing, turning, and walking.  Capable of working in confined areas, heat, cold and inclement weather.  Normal hearing and vision required.  Also capable of working from heights.  Must not be color blind.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Prefer 5 years relative industrial instrument experience; journeyman level; I&E dual qualifications a plus

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 mechanically and electronically inclined.  Must be conscious of his/her work.  Must be able to understand and follow verbal instructions.  Must be able to fill out record forms.  Should be able to read and understand job safety reviews.  Must be responsible for all company issued tools.  Should know hand signals for crane.  Must be able to keep records on safety valves, gas monitors and records of drier calibration.  Know how to read and understand sketches and prints.  Must be able to work well with others.

Typically requires a high school degree; or 1-2 year vocational training / associates degree

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.