Production Associate: Retread Tire Technician - Springfield, MO

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

Life insurance

Vacation time and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Training and career advancement

Job summary

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is hiring for a retread team member in Springfield, MO. Starting pay is $20.00 hourly with OT opportunities and weekly pay. No prior experience required; training will be provided to cover all retread steps from inspection to final quality check.

Join a growing team in a full-time, on-site role with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for career advancement within Goodyear Commercial Tire Centers.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Starting Pay: $20.00 Hourly, OT Opportunities (May be mandatory based on business needs) & Weekly Pay

Shift: Monday - Friday

Location: 5210 W. St. Hwy 266, Springfield MO

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

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.