Machine Technician Position Available In Aiken, South Carolina

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. Position Summary Bridgestone’s Passenger and Light Truck Tire (PSR/LTR) and Off Road Radial Tire (AOR) plants located in Aiken County, SC is looking for Machine Technicians (MT). Between the 2 plants, they currently employ approximately 1,900 team members. Applicants will be applying for consideration at either the PSR/LTR or AOR tire facility. This is a Career Bridgestone Aiken provides career growth opportunities. More than 80 percent of our managers are promoted from within, and we offer multiple career development paths. Competitive Compensation Machine Technicians have starting wages of $22 and can progress up to $32 per hour. Our Machine Technicians have been receiving a weekly results sharing bonus since the start of our facility in 1998.

Example:

2022 Averages in Pay w/ Variable Bonus Plan 7.82% per week Fully Skilled at $30 per hour plus Result Sharing $32.35/hr. Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drugs Start on Day 1 Tuition Reimbursement, Life Insurance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, Paid Sick Leave, Short Term Disability, Team Member Tire Purchase Discount, Onsite Medical Clinic with Nurse Practitioner, Parental Leave Competitive 401K (Bridgestone will contribute 6.5%-9% if team member takes full advantage of match) Onsite Gym Physical Demands Manual dexterity to operate buttons, levers, and tire material Ability to lift 50/75 pounds unassisted throughout workday Physical mobility to squat, stoop, bend, climb, and walk Ability to push/pull 600 pound carts requiring 30 pounds of force Correctable vision and hearing Willing to work in exposure to weather (hot & cold) Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Our Team Members must be extremely flexible and comfortable participating in a team environment. Successful candidates will meet the following requirements:

• Must be willing and have the ability to work rotating swing shifts
• Must be willing to learn and have the ability to operate multiple pieces of equipment
• Must be able to meet and maintain all expected behavioral characteristics

Preferred:

2 years of previous industrial/manufacturing experience AND 2 years of stable work history