Tire Builders

Course Advisor; United States; On-site; USD 27,610 - 62,520; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is seeking a Tire Builder in the United States. This role involves operating machines to build tires, requiring skills in operation control, monitoring performance, and critical thinking. The average salary for Tire Builders ranges from $27,610 to $62,520 per year, depending on the location. Candidates will use various tools including Microsoft Office and PLC software. This position is crucial for maintaining production quality and efficiency in tire manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Operate machines to build tires.
• Roll hand rollers over rebuilt casings to ensure adhesion.
• Cut plies at splice points and press ends together.
• Fit inner tubes and final layers of rubber onto tires.

Skills

Operation and Control

Operation Monitoring

Active Listening

Critical Thinking

Monitoring

Time Management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Office

Microsoft PowerPoint

Web browser software

Data entry software

Word processing software

Microsoft Project

IBM Lotus Notes

Programmable logic controller (PLC) software

Job description

Tire Builder

What do Tire Builders do?

Operate machines to build tires.

List of Tire Builder Job Duties

• Roll hand rollers over rebuilt casings, exerting pressure to ensure adhesion between camelbacks and casings.
• Position rollers that turn ply edges under and over beads, or use steel rods to turn ply edges.
• Position ply stitcher rollers and drums according to width of stock, using hand tools and gauges.
• Cut plies at splice points, and press ends together to form continuous bands.
• Align treads with guides, start drums to wind treads onto plies, and slice ends.
• Fit inner tubes and final layers of rubber onto tires.

Tire Builder Required Skills

Operation and Control: Controlling operations of equipment or systems.

Operation Monitoring: Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Monitoring: Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Time Management: Managing one’s own time and the time of others.

Types of Tire Builder

• Tire Builder
• Tire Fabricator
• Belt Machine Operator
• Tire Assembler
• Molded Goods Operator

Job Demand for Tire Builders

In the United States, there were 22,300 jobs for Tire Builder in 2016. There is little to no growth in job opportunities for Tire Builder. The BLS estimates 2,100 yearly job openings in this field.

The states with the most job growth for Tire Builder are Georgia, Florida, and Arizona. Watch out if you plan on working in Ohio, North Carolina, or Maine. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.

What is the Average Salary of a Tire Builder

The salary for Tire Builders ranges between about $27,610 and $62,520 a year.

Tire Builders who work in Oklahoma, South Carolina, or Indiana, make the highest salaries.

Tools & Technologies Used by Tire Builders

Below is a list of the types of tools and technologies that Tire Builders may use on a daily basis:

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Web browser software
• Data entry software
• Word processing software
• Microsoft Project
• IBM Lotus Notes
• Programmable logic controller (PLC) software