Unit Line/PFKNH

Company Overview

Help us make the best golf balls in the world! From our Covington, Georgia manufacturing facility, we supply golf equipment to many of world-renowned golfers including Tiger Woods and Jason Day.

Whatever role you fill, when you represent the Bridgestone Golf name you know that you are a valued teammate who is part of our larger mission to serve society with superior quality. We start by offering each teammate more than just a salary. We provide formal training, competitive performance incentives, paid vacation and holidays, healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees, and a 401k plan to help build your future.

We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they are allowed to bring their whole selves to work and know they are supported. We believe in championing all perspectives, individuals and teams because we understand the importance of seeing the world and our business through many different lenses. So, show us what you’re made of. Show us the smart stuff, the tough stuff, the bold, beautiful and brave stuff. Because who you are is what we need. 

Bridgestone Golf, Inc. is headquartered in Covington, Georgia and is the U.S. subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation headquartered in Japan. Our mission is simple: Bridgestone Golf serves dedicated golfers with superior quality golf equipment designed to maximize individual player’s golf experience and enjoyment.

Production & Skilled Trades

The Unit Line Operator will set up, operate, perform minor repairs, and adjust automated production machines on unit line to produce golf balls that meet established quality standards, by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains safe, clean, and orderly workplace per 3S standards.
• Identify and resolve minor mechanical and quality problems.
• Responsible for performing regular quality checks as per SOP.
• Operates semi-automated production machinery as follows:
  • Grinders – set up and maintain quality checks.
  • Resin Blenders – load, troubleshoot alarms, and perform product changeovers.
  • Injection Molding – operate multiple injectors while maintaining quality standards.
  • Hot Stamp – troubleshoot, change tape/product, and stamp pads.
  • Paint Spray – add and change paint; clean and replace lines, rebuild and maintain spray guns and pumps.
• Adjusts machinery to ensure continuous operation of all processes.
• Performs visual and mechanical quality checks to ensure all production meets quality standards.
• Makes necessary set-up on equipment for product or process changes.
• Submits daily production, quality, and equipment reports.
• Occasional S Line support.
• Other duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one-year related experience and/or training preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.      

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Requires strong mechanical aptitude.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.  Must be able to achieve the requirements with or without a reasonable request.

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

The work environment described here is representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this position, the employee may occasionally be exposed to paint fumes, heat, airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. Refer to SDS and SOP for specific requirements. The noise level in the work environment is normally loud. Steel/Composite toed shoes, eye and ear protection is company provided (within reason) and always worn in this area. The indoor temperature is a partially climate-controlled environment and can be seasonably hot or cold depending on the weather temperatures outside.

Typically requires a high school degree; or 1-2 year vocational training / associates degree

What we offer

At Bridgestone, what really matters is to foster co-creation opportunities and empowering you to be creative and curious to make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable for future generations. Whatever role you fill, when you represent Bridgestone, you are a valued teammate, and part of our larger mission to “Serve Society with Superior Quality”, for that, we offer you more than just a competitive compensation; we will provide you:

• A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team.
• The opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship.
• Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
• A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment.
• Agility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being.
• A diverse and inclusive team.

Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer.  It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Employment Eligibility

If hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.