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 minimize production downtime, completes safe and efficient in-house repairs, maintains service records, and communicates recurring problems and reliability recommendations to the Plant Manager. The technician coordinates with Bandag representatives and other vendors when an issue exceeds the shop’s capabilities. The position performs scheduled preventive maintenance on Bandag retread machinery, curing equipment, and other shop equipment, including inspections, lubrication, adjustments, cleaning, and component replacement. It identifies deteriorating parts, maintains PM documentation, and supports compliance with Bandag maintenance requirements and equipment operating standards. The technician also serves as a production floater, working across production stations as needed to support staffing, workflow, and production goals. The role follows company, Bandag, OSHA, and equipment-specific safety requirements; maintains a clean and safe work area; monitors parts and supplies; and coordinates vendor service and follow-up work. The position is full-time in Rutland, Vermont, with a stated hourly pay range of $25.00–$28.00.
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, and organized, with ability 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 preferred.
- Minimum of 2 years of mechanical, industrial maintenance, manufacturing, automotive, or related hands-on repair experience preferred.
- Experience working with manufacturing or tire retreading equipment preferred.
- Bandag equipment or retread industry experience is a plus.
- Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems preferred.
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 scheduled preventive maintenance on Bandag retread machinery, curing equipment, and other shop equipment.
- Complete preventive maintenance inspections, lubrication, adjustments, cleaning, and component replacement as required.
- Identify worn or deteriorating components and communicate replacement needs to management.
- Maintain PM documentation and complete scheduled maintenance on time.
- Support compliance with Bandag maintenance requirements and equipment operating standards.
- Serve as a production floater and work on the line as 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 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.
- Shut down, lock out/tag out, and make equipment 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 PPE 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
