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$33.88/hour

Maintenance Technician

United StatesUnited States·Abilenemid
OperationsMaintenance Technician
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Requirements Summary

• Competitive Medical, Prescription, Dental,

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OperationsMaintenance Technician

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 services 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.

Production & Skilled Trades

The Bandag plant in Abilene has been in operation for over 50 years, producing tread rubber and retreading materials for Bandag dealers. Bandag is a critical piece of Bridgestone dedicated to the research, development, and manufacturing of premium retread tires. Bridgestone seeks energetic and motivated Maintenance Technicians to join our manufacturing team in Abilene, TX.
Pay:
• Starting pay is $33.88/hour.
• Opportunities to earn up to $40.43/hour through successful training and certification requirements.
• Shift Premiums available
• Long-Term Bonus Program
• Paid Weekly

Other Pay and Benefits:
• Competitive Medical, Prescription, Dental, & Vision coverage at 1st day of employment
• 401 (k) plan with Company contribution
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Teammate Referral Bonus- Once you are employed, refer a new teammate, and you could receive up to $750 for each referral
• Basic/Supplemental Life Insurance coverage & Flexible and Health Spending Account options
• Free counseling and consultation services & wellbeing resources
• Pet Insurance offered through MetLife
• Fertility and Family Building through our partnership with Kindbody.

Responsibilities

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  • →A focus on Safety First, Always!
  • →Ability to troubleshoot equipment
  • →Responsible for processing work orders, data collection, and statistical analysis
  • →Perform mechanical or technical training as needed to areas within the plant that are identified as developmental opportunities
  • →Responsible for all aspects of preventative maintenance, including diagnostics, reporting, and repairs
  • →Work alignment with and support Bandag Mission, Core Values, Quality Statements, and Plant Mission Statement

Regular: Full Time

Requirements

~2 min read

Must possess a High School diploma/GED, or equivalent (completed and verified prior to start).

Preferred Skills and Experience:

Preferred 2 years of employment stability. Preferred 1 -2 year vocational training/associate degree

Physical Requirements:

Lifting requirements may be up to 130 lbs. on an occasional basis. Lifting requirements range from a height of 3-5 feet. Medium physical effort is required to maneuver throughout departments that include climbing stairs; in addition, a considerable amount of standing is necessary

Typically requires a high school degree; or 1-2 year vocational training / associates degree

At Bridgestone, you are Free to Be


We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they feel safe bringing their chosen version of themselves to work. 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. So, show us what you are made of, because who you are is what we need.


What we offer


At Bridgestone, what really matters is to foster co-creation opportunities and empowering you to be creative and curious to make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable for future generations. Whatever role you fill, when you represent Bridgestone, you are a valued teammate, and part of our larger mission to “Serve Society with Superior Quality”, for that, we offer you more than just a competitive compensation; we will provide you:


  • A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team.
  • 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.
  • An effective and inclusive team.

Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to consider all individuals for employment based on their unique merit and without regard to 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.


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.

Location & Eligibility

Where is the job
Abilene, United States
On-site at the office
Who can apply
US

About this job

Pay per year
≈ $70,470 a year
30% above the $54,080 median for Maintenance Technician jobs on Jobera (2,889 salaries).
Who can apply
United States
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Listing Details

Posted
November 4, 2026
First seen
November 4, 2026
Last seen
November 4, 2026

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Maintenance Technician$33.88/hour