Retread Shop Repair Technician
About The Position
The Retread Shop Repair Technician diagnoses, troubleshoots, and repairs mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and other equipment issues within their capabilities. The role responds to breakdowns to limit production downtime, performs safe and efficient in-house repairs, maintains repair records, identifies recurring problems, and coordinates with Bandag representatives and other vendors when issues require outside support. The technician performs scheduled preventive maintenance on Bandag retread machinery, curing equipment, and other shop equipment. Duties include inspections, lubrication, adjustments, cleaning, component replacement, documentation, and communicating worn-component replacement needs to management. The position also serves as a production floater, working across production stations as needed to support staffing, workflow, and production goals. The technician follows company, Bandag, OSHA, and equipment-specific safety requirements, including proper lockout/tagout procedures, and helps maintain a clean, organized work area. The role monitors maintenance supplies and tools, coordinates service support, and assists with other operational needs as assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record required.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot and repair industrial equipment.
- Ability to read and follow equipment manuals, maintenance procedures, and technical instructions.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to prioritize repairs based on safety and production impact.
- Self-motivated, dependable, organized, and able to work independently with limited supervision.
- Strong commitment to safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with shop leadership, employees, Bandag representatives, and outside vendors.
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings or weekends, as production demands require.
Nice To Haves
- Technical or vocational training.
- At least 2 years of mechanical, industrial maintenance, manufacturing, automotive, or related hands-on repair experience.
- Experience working with manufacturing or tire retreading equipment.
- Bandag equipment or retread industry experience.
- Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
Responsibilities
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and other equipment issues within the technician’s capabilities.
- Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and take appropriate action to minimize production downtime.
- Complete in-house repairs safely and efficiently using available tools, parts, manuals, and technical resources.
- Identify recurring equipment problems and communicate recommendations to the Plant Manager to improve reliability and reduce downtime.
- Coordinate with Bandag service representatives and qualified vendors when repairs or technical issues exceed the shop’s in-house capabilities.
- Maintain accurate records of equipment repairs, service activity, parts used, and unresolved issues.
- Perform preventive maintenance on Bandag retread machinery, curing equipment, and other shop equipment according to established schedules and requirements.
- Complete preventive-maintenance inspections, lubrication, adjustments, cleaning, and component replacement as required.
- Identify worn or deteriorating components before failure and communicate replacement needs to management.
- Maintain preventive-maintenance documentation and ensure scheduled maintenance is completed on time.
- Support compliance with Bandag maintenance requirements and equipment operating standards.
- Serve as a production floater and work on the line when needed to support staffing levels, production goals, and workflow.
- Perform production tasks across multiple stations while maintaining safety, quality, and productivity standards.
- Provide coverage during employee absences, breaks, training, or periods of increased production demand.
- Use production experience to help identify equipment or process issues that may affect quality or productivity.
- Support the Plant Manager and shop leadership with other operational needs as assigned.
- Follow and promote company, Bandag, OSHA, and equipment-specific safety requirements.
- Ensure equipment is properly shut down, locked out/tagged out, and made safe before maintenance or repairs.
- Promptly report unsafe equipment conditions, hazards, incidents, and near-misses to management.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe maintenance and production work area.
- Use required personal protective equipment and follow safe work practices.
- Monitor commonly used maintenance parts, supplies, and tools and communicate replenishment needs to management.
- Assist with obtaining parts, technical information, and service support needed to complete repairs.
- Coordinate with Bandag and outside service providers to schedule repairs, service calls, and follow-up work.
- Help verify completed vendor repairs and communicate remaining issues to the Plant Manager.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
