Truck Tire Builder (TTB)
About The Position
The Truck Tire Builder is responsible for building truck (semi) tires. The builder operates a machine to splice and stitch tire components and remove the carcass from the drum. Duties include loading materials into the tire machine, conveyor, and/or buggy and verifying stock and specifications. Builders may be required to perform change-overs during a shift, which can range from changing the tread to changing most or all of the building components. The position involves frequent lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds and occasional lifting and carrying up to 100 pounds. Frequent reaching and twisting are required, along with occasional climbing stairs or ladders, squatting, and bending. The role involves lifting, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, and operating machinery; comprehensive training is provided. Safety procedures and guidelines must always be followed, including wearing hearing protection and steel-toe shoes. The work takes place in a non-climate-controlled environment with temperature swings, forklift and pedestrian traffic, and noise. New hires will likely be placed on a shift that includes evenings and weekends.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- 0–2 years of manufacturing experience.
- Ability to perform the physical tasks described, including frequent lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds and occasional lifting and carrying up to 100 pounds.
Responsibilities
- Build truck (semi) tires.
- Cycle the machine to splice and stitch tire components and remove the carcass from the drum.
- Load materials into the tire machine, conveyor, and/or buggy.
- Verify stock and specifications.
- Perform change-overs, which may involve changing the tread or most or all of the building components.
- Follow safety procedures and guidelines, including wearing required safety equipment.
Benefits
- Immediate benefits.
- Robust total rewards package.
- Paid time off.
- Tuition assistance.
- Employee discounts, including tire discounts.
- Employer 401(k) match.
- Diverse and inclusive work environment with 20+ employee resource groups.
- Employee assistance program.
- Future personal and professional growth opportunities.
- Quarterly incentive program.
- Shift differential: $0.20 per hour for evening shifts, $0.40 per hour for overnight shifts, and $1.00 per hour for weekend shifts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
