Employment Type : Full-Time
COMPANY OVERVIEWWherever 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.JOB DESCRIPTIONThis position is responsible for providing preventative and corrective maintenance repairs to facilities and process equipment to include chilled water systems, cooling towers, hot water systems, compressed air systems, hammer mills, bucket elevators, dust collection, hydraulic systems, centrifugal, seal-less magnetic and positive displacement rotary lobe pumps. Replace defective parts of machine or adjust clearances and alignment of moving parts. Align machines and equipment, using hoists, jacks, hand tools, squares, rules, micrometers, and laser alignment. Repair and lubricate machines and equipment. Assemble and install equipment, using hand tools and power tools. Use equipment diagrams and schematic drawings, to determine work procedures and trouble shoot operational issues. Insert shims, adjust tension on nuts and bolts, or position parts, using hand tools and measuring instruments, to set specified clearances between moving and stationary parts. Move machinery and equipment, using hoists, dollies, rollers, and trucks. Attach moving parts and subassemblies to basic assembly unit, using hand tools and power tools. Assemble machines, and bolt, weld, rivet, or otherwise fasten them to foundation or other structures, using hand tools and power tools. Shrink-fit bushings, sleeves, rings, liners, gears, and wheels to specified items, using portable gas heating equipment. Installation and maintenance work as part of team. This individual will work collaboratively with Process Technicians in a non-union work environment.RESPONSIBILITIESResponsibilities: Keeping Safety First and maintaining a safe work environment as "The Top Priority". Works on repair and maintenance problems of moderate scope and assists with projects or processes while receiving general instructions from higher level professionals
Participates in planning and coordination of maintenance work, including review of mechanical specifications
Performs reviews of proposed new equipment designs for reliability, ease of maintenance, and availability of replacement parts
Liaises with production staff to coordinate repair work, statutory safety inspections and supply of new plant and equipment with production schedules
Participates in the installation and commissioning of new equipment
Supports continuous improvement/automation activities
Other duties as assigned
Preferred Qualifications:
n/a QUALIFICATIONSTypically requires a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years of related experience; or an advanced degree without experience; or equivalent work experienceEMPLOYEE TYPERegular : Full time