Proving Ground Tire Technician

Technical Professionals Group, LLC; Laurens (SC); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

A leading automotive services firm is looking for a motivated Tire Technician based in Laurens, SC. This role involves tire and wheel service for pre-production vehicles, focusing on safety and efficiency. Responsibilities include mounting, balancing, and inspecting tires, along with conducting safety inspections and documenting findings. Ideal candidates must be detail-oriented and able to lift heavy tire assemblies. The position offers hourly pay with benefits and opportunities for growth in the automotive industry.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift tire and rim assemblies up to 100 lbs.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to document thoroughly.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced testing environment.

Responsibilities

• Mount, dismount, balance, inspect, and repair tires and wheel assemblies.
• Conduct tire-related safety inspections.
• Accurately document service work and findings.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Ability to follow instructions

Team cooperation

Job description

TPG is seeking a motivated, dependable Tire Technician to support vehicle testing operations in Mountville, SC. This position focuses on tire and wheel service for pre-production and test vehicles in a controlled testing environment. The ideal candidate will be responsible for mounting, dismounting, balancing, inspecting, and repairing tires and wheel assemblies while ensuring all work is completed safely and efficiently. This role also includes conducting tire-related safety inspections, supporting specialized vehicle test procedures, and accurately documenting service work and findings in a clear and detailed manner. Successful candidates will be comfortable working in a fast-paced testing environment, maintaining strict safety standards, and supporting engineering teams to ensure vehicles are properly equipped and test-ready.

Why Join TPG?

Our team members enjoy:

• Hourly pay with potential for overtime, paid weekly through direct deposit
• Full benefits including 401k, medical/dental/vision, life insurance, short-term disability, paid time off, and paid holidays
• An opportunity to work in the automotive industry alongside OEMs contributing towards the development of truck technology.

Tire Technician Responsibilities

• Entering information into a database, able to read and document test procedures via digital means.
• Understands quality and attention to detail. Understands customer quality policy and their role supporting the policy.
• Understands how to setup each machine as assigned.
• Understands how to handle non-conforming materials (tires, rims, weights).
• Calibration of components and modification pertaining technical tests per specifications and/or instructions.
• Understands all safety and operational procedures and follow accordingly.
• Detail oriented, able to follow instructions thoroughly.
• Very observant, able to complete thorough documentation, and have good verbal and written communication skills.
• Work cooperatively in a diverse & challenging environment.

Other important considerations

• Must be able to lift tire and rim assemblies up to 100 lbs. Lift devices are available for mounting to vehicles. Lifting entails setting up mounting, dis-mounting and balancing assemblies.
• Tire testing requires a significant level of manual labor to remove, dis-mount, remount, balance and replace tire on vehicles. Individuals with physical conditions limiting their ability to perform these functions are not suited for this type of work.
• This is SAFETY SENSITIVE

About TPG

We are a team of automotive professionals who work with a variety of manufacturers to test and validate vehicles. Our focus is on providing the best results for our customers and fostering professional growth for our team members. We are passionate about the automotive industry and are excited to work alongside the biggest names in the industry. To learn more visit www.techprofgroup.com.