Our operation is simple – we manufacture tires.
But at Yokohama Tire Manufacturing Virginia (YTMV), we see it as moving the world.
From the race track to Main Street, we put our customer’s destination at the heart of our work, ensuring the millions of tires we produce annually exceed expectations in quality, safety, and environmental consciousness.
Rooted in Salem since 1989, we have a history of excellence in both our products and our people.
We’re searching for a critical thinker who isn’t afraid to get their hands dirty and enjoys solving mechanical and electrical problems.
As an Industrial Maintenance Technician, your solutions will ensure machinery is operational for smooth production.
With over 2,000,000 square feet of factory floor, you will be presented with new challenges daily that test your maintenance troubleshooting, repair, and time management ability.
Benefit Summary
At YTMV, we know how important it is for employees to feel secure in both their personal and professional life.
Not only will you receive a competitive rate of $37.
932/hour, but we have crafted a robust benefits package based on our mission to be the most engaged team in the industry.
Here are a few benefits and perks you will receive as a full-time employee:
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance at a reasonable cost available to you and your family
A generous pension plan that takes care of employees after retirement, plus the option to contribute pre-tax dollars into a 401k if you wish
Paid vacation and company paid holidays to refresh, recharge, or just enjoy the weather
Retiree medical coverage for you and your eligible dependents
Annual perfect attendance bonus and other activities throughout the year including giveaways, free food, and family events because we care about our employees
Three sets of heavily discounted tires per year – we truly believe in our product
Continuing education assistance to help master your craft
Cost of Living Adjustments in pay plus shift differentials for weekend and night hours
Ideal Qualities
To be considered for this role, here are the skills we are looking for:
Extensive knowledge of industrial maintenance practices with the desire to continuously improve on such skills
At least 3 years in a similar role with comparable goals and responsibilities
An Associate’s Degree or higher in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, or a similar field is highly preferred
Familiarity and comfort with industrial controls, AC/DC drives, and PLCs
It’s a plus to have some experience in pipefitting and welding
The ability to stay organized and complete a project in a timely manner
Experience reading work orders and specifications
The flexibility to work unconventional shifts as well as weekly overtime (evenings and weekend required)
The love of working with your hands and on machinery
Job Responsibilities
As an Industrial Maintenance Technician, you will work side-by-side with other technicians, management, and production to ensure our facility is producing the highest quality product possible.
In doing so, you will be responsible for:
Completing preventative, predictive, and reactive industrial maintenance throughout the entire facility
Operate a variety of standard maintenance tools including power tools, basic hand tools, electric tools, and precision maintenance tools
Removing motors and other equipment components to prepare for repair
Minor repairs and alterations to the facility
Repairing electrical and electronic components
Keeping detailed, accurate records of machine maintenance information
Setting up and operating machinery and adjusting controls to regulate operations
Reading work orders and specifications
Maintaining a clean work environment
YTMV is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that is accepting and respectful of all backgrounds, perspectives, and skills sets.
We celebrate diversity in the workplace, knowing it allows us to be at our best for our products, our customers, and our community.
Our tires are unique, our people should be too.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage all applicants who share in our values to apply.
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