What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Apprentice position at Bridgestone Americas?
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.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Apprenticeship position is being developed as a pipeline for future multi Craft technicians. The program consists of young adults, enrolled in a technical 2-year degree that will attend school and work for the Wilson plant as an apprentice in our maintenance department. The maintenance department will assign a mentor(s) to the apprentice who will then help the apprentice develop the skills needed to be successful as a technician in our facility. The program is a hybrid program, as such it may be completed by completing 8000 hours of OJT, or completing tasks outlined in the program and showing competence in each task outlined. Once completed, the apprentice will have a journeyman’s license in industrial maintenance as well as an associate in a related technical field. The apprentice will then enter the maintenance program as a tech level 1 and will be allowed to apply to become a full-fledged BMT under the Stang assessment process. The Wilson plant is working with two different community colleges to attain apprentices, Wilson Community College as well as Wayne Community College.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Bridgestone provides an excellent learning environment for students of Industrial Technology Engineering programs. Under guidance of the senior maintenance staff, students will be assigned to maintenance teams associated with ongoing production and repair programs in our high-speed production facility. The work requires an apprentice be able to learn to troubleshoot, repair and maintain electrical circuits, hydraulic/ pneumatic systems, conveyor systems as well as learn to use software to troubleshoot advanced electronics and network issues. Below is a sample of what they will be expected to learn and perform as apprentices:
- Read blueprints, schematics (including electrical), wiring diagrams, technical manuals, etc.
- Maintains various activity records and logs.
- Observe equipment or machinery while in operation to detect malfunctions.
- Disassemble mechanical equipment, identify faulty/worn parts, replace, reassemble, and test.
- Test major subsystems or components to localize problem using specialized equipment.
- Fabricate replacement parts which may require welding, cutting, or sheet metal work.
- Perform preventive maintenance on various mechanical systems and equipment.
- Responsibilities include trouble shooting, and maintaining, mechanical equipment, piping systems, electrical controls/components in accordance with manufacturer’s specification, local regulations and Bridgestone safety policies.
- Performs preventive and predictive maintenance schedules on mechanical equipment such as pumps, motors, blowers and electrical controls.
- Working knowledge and skills in operating a variety of small hand tools and devices used in general mechanical maintenance operations.
QUALIFICATIONS
Must be at least 18 years old
Be enrolled or finishing up Industrial technology degree with Wilson Community College or Wayne Community College
EMPLOYEE TYPE
Regular : Full time
Part-Time Painter
-Maintenance -
Hillsborough, NC
