Production Associate: Retread Tire Technician - Bolingbrook, IL

Goodyear; Bolingbrook (IL); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Prescription coverage

Dental plan

Vision plan

401(k) with match

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Goodyear is hiring for a on-site Retread Technician role in Bolingbrook, IL. You will contribute to extending tire life by recapping, remolding, and assembling retreaded tires, following a multi-step process to ensure safety and quality.

The position requires basic computer skills and a high school diploma or GED. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, 401(k) with match, vacation, tuition assistance, and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect tires to assess retread suitability.
• Buff casings to remove worn tread.
• Repair casing with rubber cement or patches.
• Apply new tread and cure retreaded tires.
• Perform final inspection for safety and quality.

Skills

Basic Computer Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

**Let's Connect APPLY TODAY To Schedule Your On Site Interview!** **Text \"Goodyear\" to 66866 to connect with a recruiter!****The starting pay for this position is $20/hr; however, base pay offered may vary depending on factors such-as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location. Selected candidates may be eligible for a number of benefits, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, disability, tuition assistance, sick and vacation time, as well as tire discounts.****Location: 4 Timber Ct, Bolingbrook IL** **About the Role: What will you do?** As a member of our retread team, you will play a role in recapping, remolding, or in other words, extending the life of an existing tire to get it back on the road!In our retread plants you will have the opportunity to support the retread process through various stages:* Inspect the tires to assess if they can be retread* Buff the casing to remove any worn tread* Remove embedded objects, rust, and repair the tire casing* Using rubber cement or a patch, repair the casing before applying new tread* Building the tire by applying new tread* Curing the tire to mold the retread application* Final Inspection to assess a safe and quality product**Want to see the process? **Click Here!**** **What's in it for you:*** Comprehensive benefits package including medical, prescription drug, vision, dental plans and Wellness Program* 401(k) with company matching with a 2% Match* Life Insurance (100% Company Paid)* 40 Hours of vacation time in your first year and holidays* Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250* On-going Training and further career advancement opportunities **Learn about our culture! ****Click Here to Hear from our Associates!********Basic Requirements:*** Candidates must be at least 18 years of age.* Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship now or in the future.* Basic Computer Skills**Preferred Qualifications:** * High School Diploma or GED preferred* Previous experience in manufacturing environment/ General Labor/ Entry Level**About Us:**We are a service and retreading market leader with over 200 Commercial Tire Centers and Truck Care Centers located across the United States. We have the unique ability to service the largest nationwide commercial fleets while also providing friendly hometown service to regional and local fleets. Our mission statement is 'SERVICE EXCELLENCE – ALWAYS'. Goodyear Commercial Tire & Service Centers (CTSC) are owned by Goodyear — which makes them uniquely qualified to offer you trusted tires, reliable services and powerful management tools to help you lower your operating costs. It's all part of Goodyear's Total Solution for commercial and off-the-road fleets.