Tire Technician

Suburban Automotive Services, LLC; Brooklyn Park (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Suburban Automotive Services, LLC is seeking a Tire Technician to mount and balance wheelsets for GM and Ford dealerships, and to dismount returned rims.

Hours are Monday through Friday 7:30 am to 4 pm. The role requires lifting up to 75 lbs, reading and speaking English, and a High School Diploma. You will work with wheel equipment, RF guns, forklifts, and participate in daily huddles and safety practices.

Qualifications

• Read, write, and speak English as part of daily tasks.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Consistent work history and attendance expected.
• Reliable transportation to and from work.
• Ability to adapt and learn new wheel-technologies.
• Strong mechanical aptitude necessary.
• Must pass background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Pull wheels and tires from the pull sheet provided by the associate.
• Dismount tires from scrap rims using wheel equipment.
• Mount and balance newly constructed wheelsets using wheel equipment.
• Clean and maintain machines and the work area.
• Log completed wheel sets with RF guns.
• Look up stock and inventory for wheel components.
• Use forklifts to retrieve parts for wheel assembly.
• Stack finished product wheels on pallets by hand.
• Stage wheels for shipping with a fork or hand truck.
• Assist other departments and follow safety/quality controls.
• Participate in daily huddles and continuous improvement.

Skills

English fluency

Mechanical aptitude

Reliability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Wheel equipment operation

Job description

As a Tire Technician, you will be responsible for mounting and balancing new wheelsets for GM and Ford dealerships. You will also be responsible for dismounting returned scrap rims from dealerships.

SalaryOverview:

The pay rate for this role starts at $23-25 per hour based on experience.

Hours:

The hours for this role are Monday through Friday 7:30 am to 4pm.

Tire Technician Responsibilities include:

• Pull wheels and tires from the pull sheet provided by the associate pulling orders.
• Dismount new tires from scrap/return rims using the wheel equipment provided.
• Mount and balance newly constructed wheelsets utilizing the wheel equipment.
• Clean and maintain the machines and the work area.
• Use RF guns to log completed wheel sets.
• Look up stock and inventory for wheel components.
• Use forklifts to retrieve parts to assemble wheels.
• Stack finished product wheels on a pallet by hand.
• Use a fork or a hand truck to stage wheels to be shipped.
• Assist other operational departments.
• Adhere to safety and quality control measures.
• Participate in daily huddles and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Adhere to Suburban Automotive Service's DRIVEN values and align business practices to support the SAS mission and vision.

Tire Technician Qualifications and Skills:

• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• High School Diploma or the equivalent.
• Consistent work history and attendance.
• Reliable transportation.
• Ability to adapt and learn innovative technologies.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Must meet company background check and drug screen requirements

Tire Technician Working Conditions and Physical Demands include:

• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.
• Must be okay with walking and standing for extended periods.
• Minor potential lead hazard.
• Ability to work in the heat.