BestDrive Retread Technician
Continental•Jacksonville, IL
About The Position
The Retread Technician inspects tires, analyzes casings, and takes recommended steps to repair or rebuild commercial light truck (CLT) and medium truck tires. The work is intended to add value for customers and provide additional revenue to BestDrive. The technician follows Conti-established tools, procedures, methods, and work instructions throughout the retreading process, communicates with BestDrive sales personnel and fleet customers about requested service tasks, completes paperwork, and complies with applicable safety requirements.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, customer-service-oriented environment.
- Ability to work both on a team and independently.
- Ability to communicate clearly and professionally, verbally and in writing, with coworkers and management.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States; employment visa sponsorship is not available now or in the future.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 1–2 years of previous manufacturing experience.
Responsibilities
- Inspect tire casings using established tools, procedures, methods, and work instructions.
- Run casings through the shearography machine, analyze the results, and grade each casing.
- Buff remaining tread from casings using established procedures and work instructions.
- Apply new tread to prepared casings.
- Place casings in envelopes, install the inner envelope, and ensure an airtight seal for curing.
- Vacuum-test envelopes to verify the package is sealed.
- Repair casing injuries using established procedures and work instructions.
- Load the curing chamber and set the appropriate curing parameters.
- Communicate with BestDrive sales personnel and end-user fleet personnel to complete requested service tasks.
- Complete required paperwork legibly.
- Comply with OSHA regulations and safety requirements applicable to the position; comply with MSHA regulations and safety requirements as stated in the work-environment details.
Benefits
- Immediate benefits.
- Paid time off.
- Employee discounts.
- Employer 401(k) match.
- Additional benefits associated with working for a global industry leader.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
