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Manufacturing-Retread Technician

Boulevard Tire Center · Dundee, FLtoday

High school-level Manufacturing / Production roles on Crosslinked list a median of $51k (438 that show pay). This posting does not list pay.

Inspect, buff, build and cure rubber tire components to retread commercial tires.

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Might not be for you. Repetitive production work on a shop floor, not R&D or lab science.

Mostly at the benchHands-on execution First industry roleCareer changer welcomeBS acceptable Realistic requirements

Adjacent materials roleBuild semi-raw rubber treads onto buffed tire casings... vulcanization... curing temperature... tread rubber and repair materials

Seniority
Entry level
Work
On-site
Type
Full-time
Degree
High school
Experience
0–1 yrs
Industry
Automotive
Role
Manufacturing / Production
Benefits
paid vacation401k

Role details

BOULEVARD TIRE CENTER DUNDEE, FL

Boulevard Tire Center is growing! We are looking for Manufacturing Retread Technician for our Dundee, 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/DFC

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Common questions

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

This role is based in Dundee, FL.

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

This role requires a High school.

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

The posting calls for 0–1 years of relevant experience.

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

rubber.