Tire Technician

GLS North America; Brooklyn Park, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

GLS North America is hiring a Tire Technician to perform tire mounting, balancing, and wheel assembly using properly maintained wheel equipment. The role requires reading and speaking English, a high school diploma or equivalent, and reliable attendance.

Responsibilities include logging work, inventory lookup, and collaboration with other teams in a safety-conscious environment. The candidate should possess strong mechanical aptitude, be capable of lifting up to 75 lbs, and complete required

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Reliable transportation and attendance.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Must meet background check and drug screen requirements.

Responsibilities

• Pull wheels and tires from the pull sheet.
• Dismount new tires from rims using wheel equipment.
• Mount and balance wheelsets using wheel equipment.
• Log completed wheel sets with RF guns.
• Look up stock and inventory for wheel components.
• Use forklifts to retrieve parts.
• Stack finished wheels on pallets for shipping.
• Assist other departments and follow safety measures.

Skills

English proficiency

Mechanical aptitude

Reliable

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Wheel equipment

RF guns

Forklift experience

Job description

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.