Retread Technician

JobStart Scheme; Cookstown; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local tyre production company in Northern Ireland is seeking individuals to assist in the production of retreaded truck tyres. Responsibilities include inspecting worn tyres, operating machinery, conducting repairs, and building treads. Ideal candidates will work effectively in a team, follow procedures meticulously, and possess experience with trucks. Working hours can be flexible up to 25 hours per week. This position is especially open to eligible benefit claimants under the JobStart Scheme.

Qualifications

• Experience with retreaded truck tyres is an advantage.
• Ability to operate machinery involved in tyre production.
• Attention to detail is crucial for inspecting tyres.

Responsibilities

• Inspect worn tyres for faults, cracks, and damage.
• Operate buffing machine as per specifications for retreading.
• Carry out necessary repairs such as bead repairs and patches.
• Build rubber treads onto buffed tyre casings before vulcanisation.
• Inspect tyres to determine defects post-curing process.

Skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Ability to follow procedures and instructions correctly

Previous experience working with trucks

Job description

THE EMPLOYER IS: EKS TYRES (NI) LIMITEDTo carry out day to day tasks in the production of retreaded truck tyres. Perform repetitive work to inspect, buff, repair, build and heat tyres through the use of specialised machinery and rubber components.

Responsibilities

• Inspect worn tyres for faults, cracks, cuts and nail holes, and to determine if the tyres are suitable for retreading.
• Operate a buffing machine to remove treads from tyres to be retreaded, following specifications for depth and width removal.
• Skive tyres to remove all injuries or scorched materials from the tyre's surface to prevent injuries from growing.
• Carry out any necessary repairs to include bead repairs, reinforcements and patches.
• Measure diameter and cross section to determine correct tread width.
• Build semi-raw rubber treads onto buffed tyre casings in order to prepare tyres for vulcanisation in retreading processes.
• Place tyre in chamber and program correct curing temperature according to specification.
• Inspect tyres to determine defects in curing (soft cures, ply separation, repairs missed, etc.).
• Paint finished retread.
• Repair tyres found defective during the process.

Skills and Qualifications

• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to follow procedures and instructions correctly.
• Previous experience working with trucks.

Further Information

THE EMPLOYER IS: EKS TYRES (NI) LIMITEDJobStart Opportunity - Working Hours Information- Standard Hours: up to 25 hours per week.- Flexible/Reduced Hours: May be available upon approval by a Work Coach.- Additional Hours: The employer may offer extra hours depending on availability. This should be discussed directly with the employer before starting employment.The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.

Application Information

JOBSTART IS OPEN TO WORKING AGE BENEFIT CLAIMANTS WHO ARE DEEMED ELIGIBLE BY A WORK COACH. If you are on Universal Credit, please contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of any other working age benefit, please contact your local Jobs & Benefits Office on 0800 001 5782.