Preventative Maintenance Technician

Job Details: Job Location: Bridgestone Metalpha U.S.A., Inc. - Clarksville, TN, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: $22.91Hourly, Travel Percentage: Negligible, Job Shift: Any, Job Category: Skilled Labor - Trades, Responsibilities: Follow all safety and quality standards Perform scheduled preventive maintenance activities on various plant equipment and machines. Perform routine inspections and identify worn, damaged, loose, or abnormal components. Perform basic mechanical maintenance and minor repairs as needed. Lubricate bearings, chains, gearboxes, and other machine components according to established PM standards. Inspect and service belts, chains, sprockets, bearings, guards, fasteners, filters, and other common machine components. Check fluid levels and condition in gearboxes, hydraulic systems, and lubrication systems. Use basic hand tools, power tools, and measuring equipment safely. Identify abnormal conditions such as excessive wear, vibration, noise, heat, or leaks and report for follow-up. Maintain clean and organized equipment and work areas after completing PM activities. Complete PM work orders accurately, including work performed, findings, measurements, comments, and parts used. Communicate equipment concerns discovered during preventive maintenance to maintenance leadership. Assist Maintenance Technicians with basic maintenance activities as assigned, and other duties assigned by CoachQualifications: Qualifications:  Previous mechanical experience required. Previous experience performing preventive maintenance services required. Basic working knowledge of industrial machinery and mechanical components. Familiarity with bearings, belts, chains, sprockets, lubrication points, gearboxes, and other similar components. Ability to safely use common hand tools and power tools. Ability to recognize basic equipment abnormalities and communicate findings. Ability to read and follow PM instructions, equipment checklists, and basic maintenance documentation. Must be able to clearly communicate and coordinate work with Maintenance and Production personnel. Must possess and demonstrate the ability to work within a team environment. Must be able to work any shift assigned, and reliable transportation to work. Mechatronics Certificate preferredNote:  Required to work plant shutdowns, holidays, and weekends as scheduled or on nonscheduled workdays. Position is primarily focused on preventive maintenance, equipment inspection, lubrication, and basic mechanical maintenance. More advanced troubleshooting and repairs will be coordinated with Maintenance Technicians, Specialists, or Maintenance Coaches as required.