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

The Maintenance Apprentice will develop their skills over the course of six years. At the end of the six-year program, trainees will be considered for full-time Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician positions.

The trainee will provide maintenance support to the operations departments. This multi-craft position (electrical, mechanical, and electronic) will be responsible for troubleshooting mechanical, electronic and electrical industrial equipment for a designated department within the plant. The ideal candidate must have a continuous improvement mindset while achieving the overall objectives with preventative maintenance and quick repair for trouble calls from operating technicians.

The Bloomington OTR tire manufacturing facility within Bridgestone Americas Inc. produces construction and mining tires for worldwide operations. Located in Bloomington-Normal, IL

Responsibilities

Responsibilities for the Maintenance Engineering Technician Trainee role include the following:

- Preventative Maintenance (continuous improvement)
- Perform Maintenance and troubleshoot Mechanical, Electronic, and Electrical Industrial equipment
- Perform Quick Repair for Trouble Calls from Operating Technicians
- Troubleshooting Programmable Logic Controls (PLCs)

Applicants must be 18 years of age or older and meet the following minimum requirements:

- Be at least 18 years old (on the date the opportunity is posted);

- Receive a passing score on the entry test and/or interview assessment selected by the Company;

- Received high school diploma or equivalent; AND

- Basic understanding of hand tools and computer skills

Assuming that an applicant meets the minimum qualifications listed above, in order to be further considered, the applicant must pass a entrance test taken on a computer.

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.