Job Summary: Weigh and wind the extrudate, assist with initial extruder operations, and organize the production area. Key Highlights: 1. Opportunity for co-creation and stimulation of curiosity and creativity 2. Development and growth through training and guidance 3. Global, dynamic, and challenging work environment **Job Category** ================ Production & Skilled Trades**Position Summary** ==================== Weigh and wind the extrudate.**Responsibilities** ==================== Responsibilities: **Extruder winding –** Perform safety checklist, calibrate scale (TARE), assist with initial extruder operations, monitor extrudate passage through cooling tanks, adjust guide roller according to production type, pass extrudate through solution tank and activate pressure rollers and dosing roller, adjust blowers to remove excess solution, select drawers per extruder programming, perform sampling measurement of rolls and record in checklist, receive extrudate onto winder with assistance from PVC tube, position tray, transfer roll to scale, wait for software to determine weight, identify roll and direct it to extruder rack; if scrap is generated, direct it to properly labeled pin cart; after production ends, switch off all panels and organize the area. **Minimum Qualifications** ========================== Completed High School **What We Offer as a Company** At Bridgestone, what truly matters is generating opportunities for co-creation 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 to “Serve Society with Superior Quality.” We offer more than just competitive compensation; we provide: * An engaging and supportive onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team. * Opportunities for development and growth through regular training and guidance. * Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives. * A truly global, dynamic, and challenging work environment. * Agility and effectiveness in work/life integration and your 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, the 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 broad range of Bridgestone, Firestone, and associated brand products and solutions to meet the needs of a wide variety 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.*