Bridgestone Maintenance Technician

Location: Claremont

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Visually inspects and listens to machines and equipment to locate causes of malfunctions.
• Dismantle machines and equipment to gain access to problem area.
• Inspects and measures parts to detect wear, misalignment, or other problems.
• Starts machines and equipment to test operation following repair.
• Removes, repairs, or replaces broken parts using hand or power tools.
• Sets up and operates metalworking tools such as lathe, drill press, or grinder, to make or repair parts.
• Identifies problems with automated equipment using Programmable Logic Controllers, making program changes as needed.
• Develops and performs preventive maintenance program for facilities and equipment.
• Diagnoses and replaces faulty, electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components of machines and equipment.
• Cleans and lubricates shafts, bearings, gears and other parts of machinery.
• Installs, programs or repairs automated machinery and equipment.
• Other duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Must have high school diploma or G.E.D. a one year certificate from college or technical school desirable; plus three years combined experience in electrical plant maintenance, equipment maintenance (trouble shooting, preventive etc.) and general mechanical maintenance (hydraulics, fabrication, welding, etc.); or equivalent combination of education and experience. Requires experience in use and programming of Programmable Logic Controllers.