Entry Level Production Associate: Retread Tire Technician ( Paid Training Provided) - Westbrook, ME

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company; Westbrook (ME); On-site; USD 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, prescription, vision, dental

401(k) with company matching

Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250

Ongoing training and career advancement opportunities

Job summary

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company in Westbrook, Maine, is looking for enthusiastic candidates to join our retread team. In this role, you will learn how to extend the life of tires through various processes including inspection, buffing, repair, and applying new tread.

No prior experience is needed, and we provide extensive training and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, vacation time, and tuition reimbursement. Join us and start your career today!

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.
• Experience not required; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Inspect 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.
• Repair the casing before applying new tread.
• Build the tire by applying new tread.
• Cure 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 preferred

Job description

Compensation

The starting pay for this position is $20/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.

Experience

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!

Retread Process

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 manufacturing environment / General Labor / Entry Level