Mechanical Technician

Description

Job Summary: The professional will be responsible for preparing, cleaning, maintaining, assembling, and disassembling vulcanization molds for tire tread bands, performing repairs and participating in process improvements. Key Highlights: 1. Maintenance and assembly of vulcanization molds 2. Performing repairs and process improvements 3. Dynamic and challenging work environment **Job Category** ================ Production & Skilled Trades**Position Summary** ==================== The primary mission of this position is to prepare, clean, maintain, assemble, and disassemble vulcanization molds for tire tread bands, blasting them with appropriate machinery, replacing or refurbishing segments, bases, and accessories. Perform repair and assembly welding on mold segments. Perform repairs, as needed, on damaged production skids. Participate in meetings, discussion groups, and process improvement initiatives related to molds and improvements aimed at reducing scrap, waste, and variations that may affect the process.**Responsibilities** ==================== Responsibilities: * Check production scheduling for mold preparation for vulcanization, ensuring molds are ready for production with minimal lead time. * Inspect the overall condition of molds (cleanliness, segments, base, alignment, locking mechanisms, etc.) at the press and perform cleaning or maintenance as required, including blasting with appropriate machinery and replacing or refurbishing segments, bases, locking mechanisms, and guide rules. * Apply basic welding knowledge to perform repairs and assembly of mold segments. * Perform mold maintenance outside the press: remove mold from the rack, transport it via elevator to the maintenance table, blast, lock/unlock, carry out necessary repairs, and protect with appropriate plastic covering. * Control receipt of new molds, inspecting general packaging conditions and potential transport damage prior to unloading, and verifying segments and accessories against drawings. * Assemble new molds according to matrix specifications: place segments onto the base according to numbering, adjust locking mechanisms, drill, fix, and/or weld guide and fixing rules. * Maintain mold maintenance history, recording performed services and replacements at the press. * Issue purchase requisitions for materials and tools, following up with Procurement. * Assist in basic equipment maintenance (when necessary), performing minor repairs and requesting/monitoring third-party services. * Keep workplace, molds, and equipment organized and clean. * Safeguard the environment, committed to preventing all types of pollution by complying with applicable legislation (Federal, State, and Corporate), as well as practices, regulations, procedures, and controls of the Integrated Management Process for: Quality. * Safety, Occupational Health, and Environment, contributing to the implementation of continuous improvements across all Bandag activities and processes, aiming for operational excellence. * Be responsible for 5S in the area, committing to weekly audits and sector organization. * Be responsible for updating area indicators, entering updates into the system monthly and forwarding them to the immediate supervisor and Plant Supervisor, as well as posting them on the visible management board for the sector. * Understand the company’s mission, values, policies, and objectives, adhering to established internal standards, instructions, and procedures to ensure quality, occupational safety, environmental protection, and preventive medicine—thus contributing to people development, process optimization, sustainable development, and improved service to internal and external customers. * Perform repairs, as needed, on damaged skids within the production process. * Perform other related and inherent duties as directed and requested by the immediate supervisor. * Occasionally handle material movement using industrial vehicles, complying with company safety and environmental regulations. **Minimum Qualifications** ========================== Education: Mechanical Technical Course. Other Courses / Specific Knowledge: Mechanical Fitter or Bench Toolmaker, Welding Knowledge, Drawing Reading and Interpretation, Measuring Instruments, Internet and Office Suite. **What We Offer as a Company** At Bridgestone, what truly matters is generating co-creation opportunities while simultaneously stimulating your curiosity and creativity to make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable for present and future generations. Regardless of your role, when you represent Bridgestone, you are a valued team member and part of our broader mission: “Serving Society with Superior Quality.” We offer more than just competitive compensation; we provide: * An engaging and supportive onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition to our team. * Opportunities for development and growth through regular training and mentoring. * Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives. * A truly global, dynamic, and challenging work environment. * Agility and effectiveness in work/life balance and long-term well-being. * A diverse and inclusive team. *Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to consider all individuals without regard to age, color, ancestry, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.* **About Us** Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM), headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, and Bridgestone Europe, Middle East and Africa (BSEMEA), headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, operate collectively as the strategic region “Bridgestone West.” This region serves the strategic business needs of teams across the Americas, Europe, Middle East, and Africa. BSAM and BSEMEA are subsidiaries of Bridgestone Corporation, headquartered globally in Japan. Bridgestone and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture, and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone, and associated brand products and solutions to meet the needs of a broad range of customers and industries. \*\*\*\* **At Bridgestone, You Are Always Free to Be.** We believe people can only deliver superior service and quality to others when they bring their most authentic selves to work. We champion all perspectives, individuals, and teams because we understand the importance of viewing the world—and our business—through diverse lenses. We are building a team as diverse as the world we serve. *So, show us who you are—because who you are is exactly what we need.*