**Company Overview** 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. **At Bridgestone, you are Free to Be** We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they bring their whole self to work. We believe in championing all perspectives, individuals and teams because we understand the importance of seeing the world and our business through many different lenses. We are building a team as diverse as the world we serve. So, show us what you are made of, because who you are is what we need. **Job Category** Production & Skilled Trades **Position Summary** The Experimental Technician position operates and/or assists in the operation of machines to build tires, tire components, and materials, primarily race tires. Checks, tests, and inspects raw materials, goods in process, and finished goods. **Responsibilities** **Curing Press Operator/Mold Changer/Final Inspection.** Operate and/or assist in the operation of curing presses, mold changing, TUO/TIG machines and other related equipment toward meeting specific work assignments. **Tire Machine Operator/Drum changer.** Operate and/or assist in the operation of tire machines, drum changing and other related equipment toward meeting specific work assignments. **Calendaring** **/Extrusion and Stock Preparation.** Operate and/or assist in the operation of calendars, extrusion lines, and other related stock preparation equipment toward meeting specific work assignments. Additionally, certain other tasks associated with the successful operation of the Advanced Technology Workshop, such as equipment cleanup and operation of technological aids may be required to ensure proper quality of results. Perform other typical duties consistent with job factors as required or that may be requested by supervision to meet department objectives. Participation in operation aids such as quality circles and performance is expected. Check, verify, transport, unload, rearrange and assemble materials, liners and containers as directed. Maintain neat or orderly work and storage areas, sweeping the floor, emptying trash containers, cleaning oil spillage, etc., Maintain and record daily production activities, transactions and forklift “checklist”. Properly handle EPA regulated waste within the department. **Equipment and Tools Used in Position.** Curing presses with PI, TUO, WSW grinder and balance unit. Also, a doper-blemish painter, tread splice press, storage skids, power lift trucks, large air powered socket wrench, boom type power lift truck, chains, hoist, mold cleaning equipment, drill, hand and bench tools, inspection stand, trim knives, and identification stamp. Tire machine with programmable controller, hot box, cement, swab, swab holder, concave, bevel and corrugated stitchers, scissors, AWL, hot and v-knives, protractors, wrinkle pick, ruler and miscellaneous tools and tool box. Calendars, extruders, HD vertical spadone, and hot extruded bead filler system. Letoffs, windups, tread trays, slitter, gauges and knives, controls for temperature, speed and conveyor, cushion and contour calendar. Weigh scale, base cement unit, adjustable cutting knife, stripping marker and printer dies, perform and final form, mill knives, shears, and solvent can. Preferred Qualifications: n/a **Minimum Qualifications** **Safety Requirements.** Observe all applicable safety rules to avoid accidents. Exercise care when operating power trucks and wear protective goggles when operating saws, grinders, buffers and fillers, etc. Care must be taken to use all safety devices. **Required Physical Activities and Working Conditions.** Bending, carrying, walking, standing, turning, handling, sitting, hearing, lifting, fingering, climbing, feeling, pushing, pulling, reaching and stooping. Noise, vibration, odors, and dust are involved. Some work is confining, greasy, dirty and performed in the presence of high temperature and mechanical hazards. Job requires normal vision, walking speed and depth perception. Ability to lift, manipulate, roll, and load tires and equipment up to 75 pounds. **Comments.** Must be able to be trained and fully certified for forklift/mobile equipment operation. Reasonable and customary training will be provided by the Company to increase employee knowledge. **Location.** Position is located in Akron, OH **What we offer** At Bridgestone, what really matters is to foster co-creation opportunities and empowering you to be creative and curious to make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable for future generations. Whatever role you fill, when you represent Bridgestone, you are a valued teammate, and part of our larger mission to “Serve Society with Superior Quality”, for that, we offer you more than just a competitive compensation; we will provide 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 and your long-term well-being. + A diverse and inclusive team. _Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law._ **Employment Eligibility** If hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.