POSITION SNAPSHOT
Type of work: On site
Type of contract: Open-ended/permanent
Full/Part Time: Full time
Location: Rosh Pinah, NA
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 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.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Job purpose: We are looking for an ORT Repair Technician reporting directly to the Branch Manager. This is a Local position based in Orangemund.
Responsibilities
1. Receiving and initial inspection: Tyre Identification, Cleanliness, Injury Identification, Work planning.
2. Repair Preparation: Skiving/gouging/shaping, Evaluation of the injury, Measuring/Calculating curing times/Patch selection, Preparing the inner liner.
3. Final preparation: Preparation cleaning, Patch application, Filling rubber/stitching and shaping.
4. Curing: Heat pad and Air bag selection, Setting up the curing system, Curing/post cure.
5. Final inspection: Finishing, Repair evaluation, Signoff – Job card, repair reports.
Qualifications & Experience Required
1. Education: Minimum Grade 12.
2. Previous working experience as an OTR Technician.
3. Ability to perform the tasks required.
4. Computer literacy.
5. Experience in the tyre industry will be an advantage.
6. Language Skills: English and any local spoken languages.
Soft/Behavioral Skills
1. Conscientious and thorough.
2. Attention to detail.
3. Cleanliness & attention to detail.
4. Good with hands; must be able to work with various hand tools.
5. Physically fit – may be required to climb into large tyres or work bending into the tyre.
6. Basic math literacy - must be able to take measurements and calculate curing times, read application chart.
7. Good communication (written and spoken) – must be able to complete job card and basic report writing.
8. Ability to learn new skills.
9. Safety minded.
WHAT WE OFFER
At Bridgestone, we foster co-creation opportunities and empower you to be creative and curious to make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable for future generations. We offer 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 for your long-term well-being.
* A diverse and inclusive team.
We are committed to creating an inclusive culture that advances equity, embraces individuality, and helps our increasingly diverse teammates, customers, and communities thrive by providing equal opportunities in employment.
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