Maintenance Trainee - Danville, VA

General Description

As a Maintenance Technician 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

• Participate and successfully complete our Maintenance Technician 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
• 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
• Prepare and weld in flat, vertical, or overhead positions with multiple technologies
• Log or use computerized work order system for repair and maintenance activities performed

Qualifications

• HS Diploma/GED
• At least 18 years of age
• Legally authorized to work in the US without company sponsorship now or in the future
• Must have sufficient credits to complete the AAS Degree in Technical Studies (Industrial Maintenance Technician), or another curriculum designated by Goodyear-Danville, within one (1) year of starting the program
• Required to lift heavy materials, climb, stand, squat, bend and work at heights with or without reasonable accommodations
• Must be able to successfully complete all pre-employment criteria
• Absorb basic computer skills
• Provide basic tools

Basic Qualifications

• Self-motivated: demonstrates appropriate initiative with or without direct supervision
• Hard worker: someone who works diligently to get tasks done
• Adaptable: the ability to make changes, and to be successful in changing environments
• Team player: an associate who can be counted on to assist the company in being successful whether working on a team or individual projects
• Commitment to working safely
• Willingness to adhere to tobacco-free policy

Preferred Qualifications

• AAS degree in Industrial Systems Technology or Electrical Systems Technology, or equivalent technical degree
• Previous Industrial Manufacturing experience basic knowledge and understanding of machine technology, construction, operation of heavy industrial machinery and power/control devices
• Experience adhering to industry-specific safety standards