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Manufacturing-Retread Technician

Boulevard Tire Center · Miami, FLtoday

Inspect, buff, build and cure rubber tire retreads on production equipment

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Worth knowing

Why it is interesting. Hands-on rubber processing: buffing, building treads and programming vulcanization cure cycles.

Might not be for you. Repetitive production-floor work with heavy lifting and standing; entry-level pay, no R&D.

Mostly at the benchHands-on execution First industry roleCareer changer welcomeBS acceptable Realistic requirementsWritten with care

Adjacent materials roleBuild semi-raw rubber treads onto buffed tire casings... vulcanization in recapping and retreading; programs correct curing temperature

Seniority
Entry level
Work
On-site
Type
Full-time
Experience
1+ yrs
Industry
Automotive
Role
Manufacturing / Production
Materials
rubber142 rolestread rubber
Benefits
paid vacation401kadvancement in position level and pay

Role details

Boulevard Tire Center is growing! We are looking for Manufacturing Retread Technician for our Miami, FL location. Forklift experience a plus. We prefer 1 year manufacturing and production experience and must have excellent attention to detail, be flexible, have a good attendance and safety record, but if you a willingness to learn and interested in advancement we are willing to train!

JOB SUMMARY

: Perform repetitive work to inspect, buff, repair, build, heat, seal tires through operating machines to re-build tires from rubber components.

Essential Functions

  • Inspect worn tires for faults, cracks, cuts and nail holes, and to determine if tires are suitable for retreading.
  • Operates a buffing machine to remove treads from tires to be retreaded, following specifications for depth and width removal.
  • Measures diameter and cross section to determine correct tread width.
  • Build semi-raw rubber treads onto buffed tire casings in order to prepare tires for vulcanization in recapping and retreading processes.
  • Places tire in chamber and programs correct curing temperature according to specification.
  • Inspects tires to determine defects in curing, (soft cures, ply separation, repairs missed, etc.).
  • Trims and paints finished retread.
  • Repairs tires found defective during the process.
  • Makes final inspection of repair, cuts tread design with re-grooving iron, paints tire and places in finished stock.

Other Duties

  • Maintains a stock of tread rubber and repair materials, advising manager when replenishment is necessary.
  • Ability and flexibility to perform other duties as assigned by Manager

We offer an excellent earning potential, benefit package including paid vacation and 401 k along with advancement in position level and pay. "We love homegrown talent!" EOE/DFW

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Common questions

Where is the Manufacturing-Retread Technician role at Boulevard Tire Center based?

This role is based in Miami, FL.

What degree is required for the Manufacturing-Retread Technician role at Boulevard Tire Center?

This role requires a Not specified.

How many years of experience does this Manufacturing-Retread Technician role require?

The posting calls for at least 1 years of relevant experience.

What polymers or materials does this Manufacturing-Retread Technician role work with?

rubber, tread rubber.