Retread Tire Technician - Training & Career Growth

Earl W. Colvard, Inc.; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

Boulevard Tire Center in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a Manufacturing Retread Technician to join our growing team. The role involves inspecting tires, buffing, building, and curing retread tires using established procedures, with a focus on safety and quality.

Experience in manufacturing or production is preferred, forklift experience a plus; we are willing to train motivated candidates. Benefits include paid vacation, 401(k), and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• 1 year manufacturing and production experience preferred.
• Must have excellent attention to detail and be flexible.
• Must have a good attendance and safety record; willing to train for advancement if needed.

Responsibilities

• Inspect worn tires for faults and determine if tires are suitable for retreading.
• Operate a buffing machine to remove treads from tires to be retreaded.
• Measure diameter and cross section to determine correct tread width.
• Build semi-raw rubber treads onto buffed tire casings for retreading and vulcanization prep.
• Place tire in chamber and program curing temperature as specified.
• Inspect for defects during curing and after repairs are made.
• Trim and paint finished retread; perform final inspection of repairs.
• Repair tires found defective and ensure quality control.
• Maintain stock of tread rubber and repair materials; assist in replenishment as needed.

Skills

Forklift experience

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Safety conscious

Attendance record

Job description

Boulevard Tire Center in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a Manufacturing Retread Technician to join our growing team. The role involves inspecting tires, buffing, building, and curing retread tires using established procedures, with a focus on safety and quality.

Experience in manufacturing or production is preferred, forklift experience a plus; we are willing to train motivated candidates. Benefits include paid vacation, 401(k), and opportunities for advancement.