The document summarizes information about Michelin's Lexington, South Carolina manufacturing site. The site includes a passenger tire plant established in 1981 that produces tires for cars and employs about 1,400 people. In 1998, Michelin expanded the site to include an earthmover facility that produces large tires for construction vehicles and employs around 500 people. Together the two facilities cover over two million square feet and produce some of the largest tires in the world.

1. Lexington
Manufacturing
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Michelin
Technical
Michelin’s Lexington, S.C. site is home to its radial
passenger plant and earthmover facility.
Established in 1981, Michelin’s passenger plant
produces tires for family sedan, minivan and
luxury touring and high performance cars. The
plant occupies 1.2 million square feet and
employs approximately 1,400 people.
In 1998, Michelin expanded the site and added
the earthmover facility. This facility produces
tires for front end loaders. The earthmover
facility has added an additional 825,000 square
feet to the site since it was built in 1998, and it
employs approximately 500 employees. Together
the site spans over two million square feet and
produces some of the largest tires in the world.
Scholars
For more information on becoming a
Michelin Technical Scholar, contact
your local technical college.
Midlands Technical College
316 South Beltline Blvd.
Columbia, SC 29205
(803) 738-8324
Greenville Technical College
620 South Pleasantburg Drive
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 250-8111
Spartanburg Community College College
800 Brisack Road
Spartanburg, SC 29303
(864) 592-4800
Michelin North America, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer

2. Michelin
Technical Scholars
What is the Michelin
Technical Scholars Program?
Michelin North America offers scholarships to
select students in the Electronic Engineering
Technology (EET) major at Midlands
Technical College.
About Michelin
Mission
Michelin is dedicated to helping to enhance
mobility and create value while demonstrating
respect for customers, people, shareholders, the
environment and facts.
The scholarship covers:
• Cost of tuition
• Fees
• Books
• Paid Co-op program
Becoming a Tech Scholar
How can I become a Michelin
Technical Scholar?
• Demonstrate the potential for a career as an
Electronic Engineering Technician with
satisfactory test scores in aptitude and math
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What are the requirements?
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Must be a full time student enrolled in
school year round in Midlands Technical
College EET program
Since 1889, Michelin has constantly innovated to
facilitate the mobility of people and goods. Today, it is setting the benchmark across every tire
and travel-related services market, while leading
a global strategy to drive sustainable, profitable
growth.
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Minimum 2.5 GPA
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Strong math, science, reading and
comprehension skills
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What are the benefits?
Commitment to working up to 20 hours per
week at Michelin during the program
Moving Forward Together
Aptitude to succeed in the field
The Michelin corporate community is made up
of approximately 110,000 people and represents
120 nationalities. In a Group whose
employee relationships are rooted in
dialogue and mutual respect, their diversity is a
valuable asset and source of creativity, while their
professionalism and commitment are
instrumental in driving performance and growth.
Successfully interview at a local Michelin
facility to determine if you have the
motivation and drive necessary to become a
member of the Michelin team
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Upon successful completion of the Michelin
Technical Scholar program, along with
appropriate Michelin testing, scholars may be
considered for full time employment upon
graduation
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Full time Michelin Reliability Technicians can
make around $45,000 plus to start and enjoy
an award winning benefits package
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Reliability Technicians continue their
education with approximately 2,000 hours of
formal classroom and lab training timed to
allow development and progression
throughout the formative years of their career