Retread Technician - Potosi, MO

Purcell Tire & Rubber Company•Potosi, MO

About The Position

The Retread Technician assists in producing high-quality retreads by performing assigned retreading and tire-repair work according to company specifications, standards, and time frames. The role includes inspecting, buffing, preparing, curing, and finishing tires, as well as inspecting and repairing tires. The technician also maintains equipment and workplace cleanliness, manages retread and repair materials, follows safety practices, and attends work according to the assigned schedule. The position is based in Potosi, Missouri.

Requirements

Ability to perform the physical requirements listed in the job description.
Regular attendance in accordance with the assigned schedule.
Ability to perform safety-sensitive work without impairment; the company tests for THC and other drugs as permitted under applicable state safety-sensitive exceptions.

Responsibilities

Inspect tires slated for retreading or repair and determine their condition and required work.
Operate a buffing machine to remove tire treads to specified depths and widths.
Measure tire diameter and cross section to determine the correct tread width.
Apply rubber cement and the appropriate tread rubber to tire casings.
Prepare tires for curing by placing the correct curing tube and rim.
Place tires in the curing chamber, program the specified temperature, and set the appropriate curing time.
Record each tire’s size and curing time.
Remove finished retreads from the curing chamber and remove rims and curing bags.
Inspect cured tires for defects, including soft cures, ply separation, and missed repairs.
Verify finished tires against work orders for identification and completion of required work.
Trim and paint finished retreads.
Inspect tires to determine required repairs, mark the repairs, and indicate “repair only” when applicable.
Skive and buff injuries inside and outside the tire to the proper repair size.
Apply cement and build up inside repairs using the correct size repair patch.
Cover outside injuries with cushion gum and fill them with tread gum.
Inspect completed repairs, cut tread designs with a regrooving iron, paint and tag tires, and place them with finished stock.
Inspect and lubricate equipment according to manufacturers’ instructions to maintain it in good operating condition.
Maintain cleanliness, orderliness, and appearance of the plant, including sweeping floors and walls as necessary.
Receive, unload, and store tread rubber, repair material, curing bags, and other supplies in designated places.
Maintain stock of tread rubber and repair materials and advise management when replenishment is needed.
Follow the company’s safety culture and perform all work safely.
Maintain regular attendance according to the assigned schedule.
Perform physical requirements listed in the job description and other duties assigned by management.