Production Associate: Retread Tire Technician (Training Provided/Second Shift) - Jackson, TN

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Prescription drug plan

Vision plan

Dental plan

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Job summary

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is seeking teammates for our retread plants. You will help extend tire life by inspecting tires for retread suitability, buffing casings, removing defects, repairing with patch or cement, and applying new tread before curing.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package (medical, prescription, vision, dental, 401(k) with 2% company match, life insurance, disability, tuition assistance), plus 40 hours of vacation, holidays, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Inspect tires to assess if they can be retread.
• Buff the casing to remove worn tread.
• Remove embedded objects, rust, and repair the tire casing.
• Repair the casing with rubber cement or a patch before applying new tread.
• Build the tire by applying new tread.
• Cure the tire to mold the retread application.
• Final inspection to ensure 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!

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

Want to see the process?

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

Learn about our culture!

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.