Production Associate: Retread Tire Technician – Jackson, TN

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & vision plans

401(k) with match

Life Insurance

Paid vacation & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Tire discounts

Job summary

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is hiring for a Retread Technician to join our on-site team in the United States. The role focuses on extending tire life through recapping, remolding, and reworking tires to meet safety standards.

Candidates should be 18+, legally eligible to work in the U.S., and ready for on-the-job training. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, a 401(k) with company matching, tuition assistance, and paid time off. Goodyear is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Basic Computer Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Starting Pay: $20 + Overtime Opportunities + Weekly Pay & Full Benefits

Shift: 2PM - 12 AM - Trainning is Provided on First Shift (5 AM - 2:30 PM)

Monday - Friday (Some Saturdays Based on Business Demands)

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!

• 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 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.

GOODYEAR IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Goodyear is an Equal Employment Opportunity and AffirMinative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to that individual’s race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.