Retread Technician

Pine Belt CDJR MS; North Las Vegas, Northern (NV, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with Company Matching

Paid On-the-Job Training

Job summary

Southern Tire Mart in North Las Vegas is seeking a tire retread technician to join our busy production team. You will inspect casings, buff surfaces, apply tread, and operate curing equipment to create reliable retread tires.

This is a safety‑driven role with on‑the‑job training, competitive benefits, and year‑round work. Candidates must be 18+, able to lift 50–150 lbs, pass a drug screen, stand for long periods, and follow all safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Ability to lift, move, and handle tires weighing 50–150 lbs., with or without mechanical assistance.
• Experience in tire retreading or manufacturing is a plus but not required.
• Must be able to stand, bend, and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.

Responsibilities

• Initial Inspection: Examine incoming tire casings for damage and determine retread eligibility through a detailed grading process.
• Buffing & Preparation: Remove the worn tread and prepare the casing surface for new tread application.
• Tire Repair: Perform section repairs and spot repairs as needed using approved materials and techniques.
• Tread Application: Apply pre-cured or mold-cured tread rubber to prepared casings using specialized equipment.
• Curing Process: Operate curing chambers to vulcanize and bond new tread to the casing under precise heat and pressure.
• Final Inspection: Conduct quality checks to ensure finished retread tires meet company standards and DOT specifications.
• General Duties: Maintain a clean and organized work area; assist with inventory or other production-related tasks.
• Follow all safety procedures, company policies, and production schedules.
• Participate in training and continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Heavy lifting capability

Job description

• Initial Inspection: Examine incoming tire casings for damage and determine retread eligibility through a detailed grading process.
• Buffing & Preparation: Remove the worn tread and prepare the casing surface for new tread application.
• Tire Repair: Perform section repairs and spot repairs as needed using approved materials and techniques.
• Tread Application: Apply pre-cured or mold-cured tread rubber to prepared casings using specialized equipment.
• Curing Process: Operate curing chambers to vulcanize and bond new tread to the casing under precise heat and pressure.
• Final Inspection: Conduct quality checks to ensure finished retread tires meet company standards and DOT specifications.
• General Duties: Maintain a clean and organized work area; assist with inventory or other production-related tasks.
• Follow all safety procedures, company policies, and production schedules.
• Participate in training and continuous improvement activities.

Skills, Education & Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Ability to lift, move, and handle tires weighing 50–150 lbs., with or without mechanical assistance.
• Experience in tire retreading or manufacturing is a plus but not required.
• Must be able to stand, bend, and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
• 401(k) with Company Matching
• Health Insurance
• Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Paid On-the-Job Training

Why Join Southern Tire Mart?

• Industry leader in commercial tires and fleet solutions
• Family-oriented company culture
• Reliable, year-round work and opportunities to grow

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