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 and repair all assigned equipment in the plant in order to produce a finished product of expected quality and quantity. Includes equipment such as: pumps, compressors, blowers, driers, hydraulic equipment, conveyors, turbines, de-watering units, packaging equipment, etc. Must be able to troubleshoot problem areas in respect to equipment required to work on. Read blue prints and sketches, fabricate and install pump bases. Alignment of couplings on different equipment and rigging equipment for cranes to lift.

EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS:

Hand Tools  - Box end wrenches, open end wrenches, adjustable

                        wrenches, micrometers, dial indicators, hammers,

                        ratchets and sockets, heavy hammers, etc.

Power Tools - Air, electric and hydraulic operated, such as drills,

                        impacts, grinders, jacks, etc.

Hoisting Equipment -Hand and power operated, chain hoist, pull lifts, etc.

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

Exercise caution to follow all safety rules and regulations while working on any and all equipment assigned to repair or operate.  Must be able to read and understand Job Safety Reviews.  Must have mutual respect for the safety of fellow associates.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:

Lifting, standing long periods, carrying, climbing, kneeling, reaching, stooping, bending, pulling, good vision, good hearing, working in clustered areas and have strength in both hands and legs.  Lifting of different types of equipment and tools from 10 – 50 lbs. approximately 50 % of the time.  Capable of working in inclement weather such as heat or cold and rain.  Also working from heights and inside vessels.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Prefer 5 years relative industrial outside mechanic/millwright 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 have ability to follow plant and department procedures, have a good memory to retain knowledge of plant equipment, keep records, learn to use our computer for stores requisitions, must be able to work overtime when required.

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.