Role:-                Maintenance Technician

Duration:-         Full Time

Location:-       La Vergne, TN/ Griffin, Georgia

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Work in alignment with the plant's mission statement. 
• Work safely and identify safety issues. 
• Responsible for his/her own safety and has significant responsibility for the safety of others through identifying unsafe conditions. 
• Leadership – Is capable of working without direct supervision 
• Reports and Reporting - Must demonstrate a working knowledge of production reports and departmental work instructions and ISO Documentation. 
• Materials or Products - Care and attention are necessary to ensure rubber products are produced according to specifications. 
• Care of equipment - Care should be taken when starting, operating, or stopping equipment to prevent damage to equipment. 
• Have a working knowledge of and follow the Quality Policy, Standard Operating Procedures. 
• Bridgestone Licensed Forklift Operator. 
• Maintain equipment for industrial production, industrial processing, pipeline distribution systems, and conveyors. 
• Experience with motors, pumps. 
• Install machinery 
• Make minor adjustments to equipment and machinery 
• Take apart equipment to make repairs 
• Replace worn and broken parts 
• Perform preventive maintenance 
• Inspect parts for damage 
• Reassemble equipment 
• Test and observe running machinery 
• Use soldering irons, hoists and lifts, grinders, hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, and testing equipment. 
• Test fixed machinery 
• Clean and lubricate parts 
• Read and use blueprints, schematics, manuals, technical drawings, work orders, test results, and machine error messages. 
• Record all work activities 
• Use database software. 
• Comply with safety regulations 
• Work with a maintenance team 

Working Conditions: 

• May be exposed to loud noise (92 dBA), chemicals, and moving machinery when on the production floor. 
• Heavy physical effort is required to maneuver through plants that include climbing stairs/ladders and working in tight spaces. A considerable amount of standing and walking is necessary. 
• Maximum lifting of 50 lbs is required. However, Teammate will need to be able to handle heavy parts with a lift assist or team lift. Lifting requirements range from a height of 6 inches to a possible height of 5 feet. 
• The teammate will need to use a lift assist device/team lift for heavier material (max 130 lbs) occasionally. The teammate will need to be able to manipulate material weighing up to 130 lbs occasionally. 
• The teammate will need to be able to use various hand tools. 
• Non-Routine Task: Assisting other departments with fallen rubber material, including bending, pulling, cutting, and/or lifting material up to 50 lbs. and/or manipulating material up to 130 lbs. roll on its side to roll towards a lift assist or onto a pallet. 
• May work “over their scheduled time” as well as weekends as necessary to ensure continuity of operations. Might be asked to work extended hours if business dictates such demands. 
• Candidate must be willing to work any shift and flexible to change based on plant needs. 
• A considerable degree of mental and visual effort is required to provide resource assistance to manufacturing. Must pay special attention to details and be able to work without direct supervision