Bridgestone & Firestone

Maintenance Engineering Technician (MET)

Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years in industrial maintenance or high-tech military experience
  • Completed apprenticeship in industrial maintenance with 2 years experience
  • Associates Degree in relevant field with 2+ years industrial experience
  • General computer skills required
  • Experience with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) essential

Responsibilities

  • Comply with all safety regulations
  • Conduct preventative maintenance and continuous improvement
  • Troubleshoot mechanical, electronic, and electrical equipment
  • Respond quickly to trouble calls from operations
  • Perform maintenance on various equipment types including hydraulic and pneumatic
  • Analyze maintenance data using computer-based software
  • Interpret blueprints and technical documentation

Benefits

  • Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage from day one
  • Eligible for additional $0.50 for Certified Welding Wage Progression
  • Flexible scheduling with multiple shift options
  • Continuous improvement environment that encourages skill advancement
  • Opportunities for troubleshooting and technical skill development in a vibrant industrial setting
Full Job Description
Business Unit

BAMG - Des Moines

Management Level

Non-Management

Job Category

Production & Skilled Trades

Position Summary

The Maintenance Engineering Technician position at the Des Moines, Iowa plant is a multi-craft position that requires a working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and electronic (PLC). This position provides emergency and routine maintenance support to the operations departments in an industrial/automated environment.

Hourly rate of pay is $43.97 / hour.
- Eligible for additional $0.50 for Certified Welding Wage Progression
- Eligible for medical, prescription, dental, & vision coverage on date of hire

Qualified candidates will be required to pass a written technical skill assessment and undergo a one-on-one technical interview.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities for the Maintenance Engineering Technician (MET) position may include the following:
  • Comply with all safety regulations
  • Preventative Maintenance (continuous improvement)
  • Troubleshooting Mechanical, Electronic, and Electrical Industrial Equipment
  • Perform Quick Repair for Trouble Calls from Operating Technicians
  • Perform Maintenance on Mechanical, Hydraulics, Pneumatic and Electrical Equipment
  • Troubleshooting Programmable Logic Controls (PLCs)
  • Perform Preventative Maintenance on equipment and systems
  • Use computer-based software to enter, track and analyze work activities and maintenance trends
  • Read and use blueprints, schematics, manuals, technical drawings, work orders, test results, machine error messages.
  • Test fixed machinery
  • Clean and lubricate parts


Candidates must have flexibility to work either an 8-hour, 10-hour, or 12-hour shift on either a day or night shift. Shift preference is based on seniority, therefore we cannot guarantee a specific shift.

8-Hour Shift Schedule:

Shift B Monday - Friday, 6 am - 2 pm

10-Hour Shift Scheule:

Shift E Monday - Thursday, 6 pm - 4 am

12-Hour Shift Schedule

Day shift (Shift 1 & 3) work from 6 A.M. to 6 P.M. Night shift (Shift 2 & 4) work 6 P.M. to 6 A.M. Teammates must be able to work a shift schedule with 48 hours one week and 36 hours the next week. The shift pattern requires candidates to work every other weekend.

Week 1

Monday - Day Off

Tuesday - Day Off

Wednesday - Work

Thursday - Work

Friday - Day Off

Saturday - Day Off

Sunday - Day Off

Week 2

Monday - Work

Tuesday - Work

Wednesday - Day Off

Thursday - Day Off

Friday - Work

Saturday - Work

Sunday- Work

Minimum Qualifications

3+ years of industrial maintenance in multi-craft environment OR

3+ years of high-tech maintenance related military experience OR

Completed apprenticeship program & 2 year industrial maintenance experience OR

Associates Degree in Electronics, General Technology, Robotics, or related field and 2+ years industrial maintenance experience

Candidates must also possess general computer skills, PLC experience, & presentation skills

About Bridgestone & Firestone

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation, the world's largest tire and rubber company. Bridgestone Americas and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand tires to address the needs of a broad range of customers, including consumers, automotive and commercial vehicle original equipment manufacturers, and those in the agricultural, forestry and mining industries. The companies are also engaged in retreading operations throughout the Western Hemisphere and produce air springs, roofing materials, and industrial fibers and textiles. The Bridgestone Americas family of companies also operates the world's largest chain of automotive tire and service centers. Guided by its global corporate social responsibility commitment, Our Way to Serve, Bridgestone embraces its responsibility as a global leader by striving to improve the way people move, live, work and play.
Learn more about Bridgestone & Firestone
Size
135,636 employees
Industry
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