Manufacturing-Retread Technician - Will Train

Boulevard Tire•Jacksonville, FL

1d•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Boulevard Tire Center is hiring a Manufacturing Retread Technician for its Jacksonville, Florida location. The role performs repetitive work to inspect, buff, repair, build, heat, and seal tires by operating machines that rebuild tires from rubber components. The company is willing to train candidates who are eager to learn and interested in advancement.

Requirements

Excellent attention to detail.
Flexibility.
A good attendance and safety record.

Nice To Haves

Forklift experience.
One year of manufacturing and production experience is preferred.
Willingness to learn and interest in advancement.

Responsibilities

Inspect worn tires for faults, cracks, cuts, and nail holes and determine whether they are suitable for retreading.
Operate a buffing machine to remove tire treads according to specifications for depth and width.
Measure tire diameter and cross section to determine the correct tread width.
Build semi-raw rubber treads onto buffed tire casings in preparation for vulcanization.
Place tires in a chamber and program the curing temperature according to specifications.
Inspect tires for curing defects, including soft cures, ply separation, and missed repairs.
Trim and paint finished retreads.
Repair tires found defective during the process.
Make a final inspection of repairs, cut tread designs with a re-grooving iron, paint tires, and place them in finished stock.
Maintain stock of tread rubber and repair materials and advise the manager when replenishment is needed.
Perform other duties as assigned by the manager.