Production Associate: Retread Tire Technician - Fort Smith, AR

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with 2% match

Life Insurance

Vacation time

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness Program

Tire discounts

Job summary

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is seeking a Retread Technician to participate in the retread process, extending tire life from recapping to final inspection. You will work in retread plants to support stages from inspection to curing and final assessment.

Typical benefits include medical, dental, vision coverage, a 401(k) with company match, life insurance, paid vacation and holidays, tuition assistance, and ongoing training for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future.
• Basic computer skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect tires to assess retread suitability.
• Buff casing to remove worn tread.
• Remove embedded objects, rust, and repair tire casing.
• Use rubber cement or patches to repair casings.
• Apply new tread and build the tire.
• Cure the tire and perform final inspection for quality.

Skills

Basic Computer Skills

Manufacturing Experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The pay range for this position is $20 - $23/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.

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

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

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 manufacturingenvironment/ General Labor/ Entry Level

About Us

Goodyear and its Raben Tire company-owned outlets operate tire and auto service centers in 6 states. We are a team of highly motivated people dedicated to providing the best tire products, best prices and excellent service to our customers. We offer an employment package which includes competitive salary, and a full benefits package with medical, dental and vision insurance, vacation, and 401k. Further career opportunities available with experience and training to become a certified tire technician.

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