Retread Technician - Dalton, GA

Wilks Tire & Battery Service • Dalton, GA

15h • Onsite

About The Position

At Wilks Commercial Retread facility our t echnician s will perform retreading functions for commercial tires.  This position functions as a manufacturing environment , where commercial truck tires are retreaded through a series of manual and automated processes. This position does not require any previous retread manufacturing experience. Responsibilities will include but not be limited to: Train for all aspects of retread tire manufacturing , including: inspecting and buffing tire carcasses, applying rubber compounds, curing, and quality control. Follow processes to ensure retread tire completion. Comply with all safety and liability guidelines and policies, including using protective safety equipment to ensure safe operation of machines. Any other duties requested by management. Perform a variety of manual tasks for extended periods of time, which may include light and heavy lifting, including commercial tires and wheels, standing, bending, and squatting

Requirements

• Commitment to follow all safety procedures and work in a safe manner.
• Must be willing to work scheduled shifts including weekends.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Candidate Criteria: Commitment to follow all safety procedures and work in a safe manner.
• Must be able to work in a results-oriented, fast-paced environment as part of a team.
• Must be a self-starter and willing to take initiative, able and willing to work without direct supervision, and be willing to attend appropriate training sessions.

Responsibilities

• Train for all aspects of retread tire manufacturing , including: inspecting and buffing tire carcasses, applying rubber compounds, curing, and quality control.
• Follow processes to ensure retread tire completion.
• Comply with all safety and liability guidelines and policies, including using protective safety equipment to ensure safe operation of machines.
• Any other duties requested by management.
• Perform a variety of manual tasks for extended periods of time, which may include light and heavy lifting, including commercial tires and wheels, standing, bending, and squatting

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED