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General Description:  

 As a Maintenance Trainee, you will be responsible for learning and supporting the manufacturing process by trouble shooting, preventative maintenance, and repair of all tire-related manufacturing, processing machinery and equipment. You will also be responsible for related safety and housekeeping throughout the facility.  

 

Responsibilities will include in respect to each craft, but not be limited to: 

Participate and successfully complete our Maintenance Trainee program which will provide knowledge and experience in the following areas:  Perform maintenance and repairs on a diverse range of equipment to ensure optimum operating conditions and uptime across all related crafts.  Knowledge of machine shop equipment, electronic industrial systems, PLCs, variable frequency drives, servo drives, power distribution, instrumentation, preventative maintenance, human machine interfaces, hydraulics, and pneumatics  Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain machines and drive power distribution systems, instrumentation, hydraulic systems, and pneumatic systems.  Perform PLC maintenance issues.  Troubleshoot and repair electrical, electronic, and other mechanical issues.  Interpret blueprints, sketches, maintenance manuals and manufacturing specifications.  Cut, form, thread, fit and install piping for air, water, steam, oil, nitrogen, gas, and other lines.  Log or use computerized work order system for repair and maintenance activities performed. 

 

Other general responsibilities: 

Abide by safe work standards including Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO), Fall Protection, Confined Spaces, and appropriate use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), NFPA 70E (Arc flash)  Perform a variety of manual tasks in varying temperatures for extended periods of time, which may include lifting light to heavy materials, climbing, standing, squatting, bending, and working at heights when applicable. 

Requirements:

Must be in good standing (discipline, workmanship, attendance, safety, etc.) Pass the mechanical aptitude/comprehension skills test. 90 Day Probationary 6 Month Progression Review Demonstrated work ethic and desire to learn. Strong teamwork and collaboration skills. Good problem-solving skills. Self-initiative and self-discipline.

Wage/Seniority:

Starting pay, 80% of tier 1 with increases throughout the training program

Special Note:Candidates will be required to work four (4) years in Goodyear's skilled trades, following completion of the program, or the candidate will be required to reimburse Goodyear for the cost of tuition.

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Goodyear is one of the world’s largest tire companies.  It employs about 62,000 people and manufactures its products in 46 facilities in 21 countries around the world.  Its two Innovation Centres in Akron, Ohio and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to   www.goodyear.com/corporate.

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