Production Technician

Bridgestone Americas • Abilene, TX

26d • $23 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

Bridgestone is hiring night-shift Production Technicians for its Bandag plant in Abilene, Texas. The plant produces tread rubber and retreading materials for Bandag dealers and supports Bridgestone’s retread tire research, development, and manufacturing. The role focuses on safely operating and supporting production processes, handling materials, checking product quality, and maintaining production records.

Starting pay is $22.95 per hour, with guaranteed progression increases every three to six months, reaching $28.14 per hour in 24 months. Tenure-based pay steps are available at five and ten years. Specialized roles may pay up to $31.66 per hour. Additional compensation offerings include shift premiums, a perfect-attendance incentive, a long-term bonus program, and weekly pay.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent, completed and verified before starting.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including occasional lifting of up to 130 pounds from heights of 3–5 feet, maneuvering through departments and climbing stairs, and considerable standing.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred two years of employment stability.
• Preferred one year of manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize safety in all work activities.
• Set up, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot manufacturing production equipment.
• Move, pack, and sort raw materials or finished goods.
• Monitor output quality and identify, discard, or re-manufacture faulty products.
• Maintain accurate daily production records.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Guaranteed pay progression increases every three to six months, reaching $28.14 per hour in 24 months.
• Tenure-based pay steps at five and ten years.
• Specialized roles with potential pay up to $31.66 per hour.
• Shift premiums.
• Perfect-attendance incentive.
• Long-term bonus program.
• Paid weekly.
• Supportive onboarding experience.
• Training and regular mentorship for development and growth.
• Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
• Agile work and work/life effectiveness, supporting long-term well-being.
• Inclusive team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED