Manufacturing-Retread Technician - WILL TRAIN

Boulevard Tire•Miami, FL

22h•$18 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

Boulevard Tire Center is growing and seeking a Manufacturing Retread Technician for their Miami, FL location. While forklift experience is a plus, and 1 year of manufacturing and production experience is preferred, the company is willing to train individuals with a strong willingness to learn and an interest in advancement. The role involves performing repetitive work to inspect, buff, repair, build, heat, and seal tires by operating machines to rebuild tires from rubber components.

Requirements

Excellent attention to detail
Flexibility
Good attendance record
Good safety record
Willingness to learn
Interest in advancement

Nice To Haves

Forklift experience
1 year manufacturing and production experience

Responsibilities

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