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Bridgestone Americas · 17 hours ago

Associate Technician

Akron, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is a subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation, focusing on developing and marketing a wide range of products and solutions. The Associate Technician role involves performing tasks in an R&D laboratory environment, including rubber compound preparation and testing, while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Manufacturing

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Work professionally with other Teammates in a dynamic workplace atmosphere

Follow all safety and quality processes/policies/laws

Potentially stand most of the workday

Potentially lift items weighing up to 50 pounds

Use general hand tools/knives to prepare rubber specimens

Work with chemicals and in areas that may have nuisance fumes, dust, heat and noise

Learn to safely and effectively operate a variety of testing and/or preparation equipment in a high-paced testing laboratory

Grasp concepts presented within a reasonable timeframe

Set up, configure, install, maintain and troubleshoot laboratory equipment/software

Communicate effectively with internal customers (Engineers/Scientists)

Exhibit basic computer skills necessary for operating equipment (Microsoft Office Suite, web-based navigation, etc.)

Compile data, operating records, control records and reports of test results

Assist in other areas where trained, with limited supervision

Demonstrate excellent time management skills and complete work while considering priorities and turnaround goals

Some job duties may vary depending upon the specific work assignments with the lab

Qualification

Rubber compound preparationPhysical testingChemical testingLaboratory equipment operationBasic computer skills

Required

High school diploma (or equivalent)

Basic computer skills: Microsoft Office Suite, email and web-based navigation

Typically requires less than 1 year of related experience

Benefits

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.

A diverse and inclusive team.

Company

Bridgestone Americas

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Bridgestone Americas family of enterprises includes more than 50 production facilities and 55,000 employees throughout the Americas. It is a sub-organization of Bridgestone Corporation.

Founded in 1990

Nashville, Tennessee, USA

10001+ employees