Buffer Operator

Michelin•Asheboro, NC

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The Buffer Operator is responsible for operating buffing equipment to ensure all treads receive quality buffing. Michelin is building a world-leading manufacturer of life-changing composites and experiences, pioneering engineered materials for more than 130 years. Michelin is uniquely positioned to make decisive contributions to human progress and a more sustainable world. Drawing on its deep know-how in polymer composite materials, Michelin is constantly innovating to manufacture high-quality tires and components for critical applications in demanding fields as varied as mobility, construction, aeronautics, low-carbon energies and healthcare.

Requirements

Ability to work a 12-hour shift beginning either 7AM or 7PM.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Ability to stand for duration of shift.
Ability to be a team player.
Ability to handle tread rolls 40 – 180 repeatedly.

Nice To Haves

Additional duties may be assigned

Responsibilities

Pick up the ticket from the tread stack and walk to next post for inspection and set up.
Un-wrap the tread stack by cutting the plastic wrap.
Pull one tread roll off the stack, flip it and roll it on to the roll trough.
Pull the open end of the tread roll and feed it into the End Buffer (first buffer).
Take the same end after it slides out of the end buffer and feed it into the Main Buffer (second buffer).
Monitor the controls on the left side of the machine to adjust and/or sharpen the buffer.
Repeat the task until each roll is run through the machines.
After emptying each pallet, pull and drag the empty pallet on to the area designated for empty pallet storage until forklift driver picks them up.
Push the next full pallet closer to the machine on the pallet indexer.
Repeat the process 1-9.
In case of a jam, push the stop button to halt the line, lock it in place and walk to the side to raise hood.
Sharpening the brush: Walk to the side of the machine.
Lift the brush sharpener from its storage stand.
Move to each brush (5 total) and place the sharpener inside the machine.
Use the twist knob to allow sharpening for short intervals, repetitions.
Return the brush sharpener to the storage stand.

Benefits

Career Growth : Personalized development plans, mentorship, and cross-functional opportunities.
Unique career paths and opportunities for advancement.
Inclusive Culture : Thrive in a diverse, supportive environment where your competencies, contributions and behaviors are recognized.
Option to join one of our Connected Communities.
Innovation-Driven : Work on projects that matter—from sustainable materials to digital transformation.
Community Impact : Be part of a company that does what's right. We use sustainable business practices while balancing the needs of our customers and communities.
Michelin provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.
Consistent with these obligations, Michelin also provides reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs.
If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a disability, please contact us at [email protected] .
This position is not available for immigration sponsorship.