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The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company Manual Lathe Operator - Topeka, KS in Topeka, Kansas
IMMEDIATELY HIRING!!! – APPLY TODAY!!!
Starting Pay Rate: $38.42/hr with possible OT potential
Shifts: 2nd 3rd & Rotating Shifts – must be available to work any shift as shifts are not guaranteed until start
For over a century, Goodyear has been redefining the boundaries of tire technology, producing innovative tires that deliver unparalleled performance for a diverse range of vehicles. Our success, however, is not just due to our cutting-edge products, but also to our outstanding workforce. We offer a unique work experience where no matter your role, you'll contribute to the development, manufacturing, and marketing of some of the world's most innovative tire products. We're looking for motivated individuals who can inspire greatness and understand that job satisfaction and career success start with support and investment. At Goodyear, we invest upwards of 1000 hours into our new hires, ensuring they can make quality products safely.
If you seek a rewarding, challenging career, join us on this exciting journey. Check out the video below of what some of our employees have to say about working for Goodyear:
A Day in the Life Video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ksx-j0SpT_Y&list=PLg86aMePcfYj4oymiaqLIczH-VLAptjkM&index=21)
General Description:
As a Machinist, you will be responsible for 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 obligations throughout the facility.
Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
Use common Machinist tools such as scrapers, chisels, files, and measuring instruments
Safely operate machines such as lathes, milling machines, planers, shapers, and CNC Machine
Apply shop mathematics, charts and tables in the efficient planning of shop work and determine the dimensions and uses of standard bolts, screws and threads
Shape metal parts to precise dimensions within tolerance
Perform welding activities as required
Operate power trucks for shop work
Maintain equipment, spare parts and materials in an orderly arrangement in work area
Interpret blueprints, sketches, maintenance manuals and manufacturing specifications
Work with general crafts to calculate measurements required to assure proper fitment
Log or use computerized work order system for repair and maintenance activities performed
Abide by safe work standards including Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO), Fall Protection, Confined Spaces, and appropriate use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Adhere to Goodyear's attendance policy
Perform a variety of manual tasks in varying temperatures for extended periods of time, which may include lifting light to heavy materials, climbing, standing, squatting, bending, and working at heights when applicable.
Basic Qualifications:
HS Diploma/GED
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must be legally authorized to work in the US without company sponsorship now or in the future
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 post-offer, pre-employment contingencies
Ability to work any and/or rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, or overtime if applicable
Basic computer skills
Must provide basic tools
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous experience as an Industrial Machinist with basic knowledge and understanding of machine technology, construction, operation of heavy industrial machinery and power/control devices, familiar with working properties of metals.
Apprenticeship completed as Industrial Machinist or Tool Room Machinist
Industrial Machinist Journeyman's card or AAS in Machinist Technology
Desire and willingness to learn and perform across crafts
Experience adhering to industry-specific safety standards
Candidate Criteria:
Ability to communicate with all crafts to facilitate repairs, modifications to parts and to fabricate original parts.
Self-motivated: demonstrates appropriate initiative with or without direct supervision
Hard worker: someone who works diligently to get tasks done in a timely and safe manner
Adaptability: 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.
Machinist, Manual lathe, tool & die, milling
GOODYEAR IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Goodyear is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to that individual's race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.