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 & Prescription

Vision & Dental

401(k) with 2% Match

Life Insurance

Vacation & Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Training & Career Advancement

Job summary

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is hiring for an entry-level Retread Technician in Fort Smith, AR. No prior experience required; on-the-job training provided.

You will participate in the full retread process from inspection to final quality check, with opportunities for training, benefits, and advancement. Starting pay is competitive, with benefits including health coverage, 401(k) with company matching, life insurance, vacation, tuition assistance, and career development support.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Basic computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect tires to assess retread viability.
• Buff the casing to remove worn tread.
• Remove embedded objects, rust, and repair the tire casing.
• Repair the casing with cement or patch before applying new tread.
• Build the tire by applying new tread.
• Cure the tire to set the retread application.
• Perform final inspection for safety and quality.

Skills

Basic Computer Skills

General Labor Experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Let's Connect - APPLY TODAY - Interview Tomorrow

We Are Hiring & Making On The Spot Offers

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.

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.

Experience isn't required for this position. Let us invest in you, we will train you in any skills required! Start your career with us today!

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.