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Job Category
Retail
Position Summary
As a Retread Technician you will be responsible for the retreading process of used commercial tires, ensuring they meet the highest standards of quality and safety. Your role will involve inspecting, buffing, applying new tread and curing tires, following strict guidelines, and company protocols. The ideal person for this role will be have an eye for detail, excellent problem-solving skills , the ability to follow detailed instructions and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
*This role pays a competitive wage
Responsibilities
- Inspection: Assess tires for retreading or repair needs by evaluating their condition and identifying necessary repairs.
- Retreading Process: Utilize shearography, buffing machines, and repair equipment to prepare tires for retreading. Apply rubber compounds to the tire casing, ensuring proper adhesion, and hang tires to dry.
- Curing: Operate curing machines to ensure that retreaded tires are processed correctly for optimal performance and durability.
- Quality Control: Conduct thorough inspections of finished retreaded tires to verify they meet quality standards. Cross-check work orders to ensure proper identification and completion of all required tasks.
- Finishing: Trim and paint retreaded tires to achieve a finished product that meets company standards.
- Safety and Compliance: Responsibly and safely use all relevant tools and machinery, adhering to established safety protocols and company policies. Participate in training sessions to stay updated on safety procedures and job requirements.
- Additional Duties: Perform other related tasks as assigned by management to support operational efficiency and team goals.
- Shearography Equipment
- Buffing Machines
- Rubber Application Tools
- Curing Machines
- Trimming Tools
- Painting Equipment
- Previous experience in tire retreading or a related field is preferred.
- Familiarity with retreading equipment and safety practices preferred
- Ability to follow detailed instructions and perform quality checks.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality results.
- Repetitive and sustained exertions, forceful exertions, awkward postures, mechanical stress concentrations, vibrations.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Highschool diploma or equivalent required
- Must be 18 years or older
- Valid Driver's License
- Willingness to undergo a federal background check, drug screen and physical.
- Must be able to lift and/or move tires weighing between 30-250 lbs. with or without mechanical assistance.
Health benefits that start on day one of employment, for all of our full-time teammates:
- Paid vacation and holidays
- On-the-job training and company-funded TIA certifications
- Tuition reimbursement program
- 401(k) match
- Vision and Dental Coverage
- On demand pay (daily pay) program available
- Professional Development: No matter where you're at in your career, we've got the resources to help you level up.
- Community & Involvement: We pride ourselves on working with our local communities and giving back where we can.
- Integrity & Teamwork: Part of what makes our teams different is our family-like mentality and drive to do things right, always.
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.
