Production Associate: Retread Tire Technician - Jacksonville, FL

Goodyear Dunlop Tires Germany GmbH; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Production Associate to join their retread team in Jacksonville. This role involves inspecting, repairing, and recapping tires, ensuring they are road-ready. With no prior experience required, this is an excellent opportunity for those looking to start a career in manufacturing. The company offers comprehensive training, ongoing career advancement, and a robust benefits package, including medical and tuition reimbursement. Join a team that values service excellence and offers a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Medical, Vision, and Dental Plans

401(k) with Company Matching

Life Insurance (100% Company Paid)

40 Hours of Vacation Time in First Year

Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250

On-going Training and Career Advancement

Qualifications

• Candidates must be at least 18 years of age.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Inspect tires to assess if they can be retread.
• Buff casing, remove embedded objects, and repair tire casing.
• Cure the tire to mold the retread application.

Skills

Basic Computer Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Production Associate: Retread Tire Technician - Jacksonville, FL

Date: Apr 30, 2025

Location:

Jacksonville, FL, US, 32254

Company: Goodyear

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Starting Pay for this market:$16.00

Experience isn't required for thisposition. 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
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, prescription drug, vision, dental plans and Wellness Program
• 401(k) with company matchingwith 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
• 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:

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 one of the world’s largest tire companies. It employs about 62,000 people and manufactures its products in 46facilities in21countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centres in Akron, Ohio and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to www.goodyear.com/corporate .

Goodyear is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative 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.

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