Bridgestone Retail Operations, LLC
Machine Technician
Bridgestone Retail Operations, LLC, Graniteville, South Carolina, United States, 29829
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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 serves 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.
Business Unit BAMG - Aiken PSR
Management Level Non-Management
Job Category Production & Skilled Trades
Position Summary Bridgestone's Passenger and Light Truck Tire (PSR/LTR) and Off Road Radial Tire (AOR) plants located in Aiken County, SC are looking for Machine Technicians (MT). Applicants will be considered for either the PSR/LTR or AOR tire facility.
Career Opportunities 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 $24 and can progress up to $34 per hour. A weekly result sharing bonus has been in place since the start of our facility in 1998.
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 401(k) with company contribution of 6.5%-9% when fully matched
Onsite Gym
Physical Demands
Manual dexterity to operate buttons, levers, and tire material
Ability to lift 50/75 pounds unassisted throughout the 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
Willingness to work in exposure to weather (hot & cold)
Qualifications
Extremely flexible and comfortable in a team environment
Willing and able to work rotating swing shifts
Willing to learn and operate multiple pieces of equipment
Maintaining expected behavioral characteristics
Preferred Experience 2 years of previous industrial/manufacturing experience and 2 years of stable work history
Company Culture At Bridgestone, you are Free to Be. We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they bring their whole self to work. We champion all perspectives and build a team as diverse as the world we serve.
What We Offer
A supportive and engaging onboarding experience
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 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.
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Machine Technician
role at
Bridgestone Retail Operations, LLC
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 serves 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.
Business Unit BAMG - Aiken PSR
Management Level Non-Management
Job Category Production & Skilled Trades
Position Summary Bridgestone's Passenger and Light Truck Tire (PSR/LTR) and Off Road Radial Tire (AOR) plants located in Aiken County, SC are looking for Machine Technicians (MT). Applicants will be considered for either the PSR/LTR or AOR tire facility.
Career Opportunities 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 $24 and can progress up to $34 per hour. A weekly result sharing bonus has been in place since the start of our facility in 1998.
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 401(k) with company contribution of 6.5%-9% when fully matched
Onsite Gym
Physical Demands
Manual dexterity to operate buttons, levers, and tire material
Ability to lift 50/75 pounds unassisted throughout the 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
Willingness to work in exposure to weather (hot & cold)
Qualifications
Extremely flexible and comfortable in a team environment
Willing and able to work rotating swing shifts
Willing to learn and operate multiple pieces of equipment
Maintaining expected behavioral characteristics
Preferred Experience 2 years of previous industrial/manufacturing experience and 2 years of stable work history
Company Culture At Bridgestone, you are Free to Be. We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they bring their whole self to work. We champion all perspectives and build a team as diverse as the world we serve.
What We Offer
A supportive and engaging onboarding experience
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 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.
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Bridgestone Retail Operations, LLC by 2x.
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