Tire Technician

Suburban-Automotive-Services-1; Neenah (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Suburban Automotive Service is seeking a Tire Technician to mount and balance wheelsets for GM and Ford dealerships, and to dismount returned scrap rims. You will also dismount tires, log finished wheel sets with RF guns, and look up stock for wheel components.

Responsibilities include using wheel equipment and forklifts, maintaining machines, collaborating with other departments, and adhering to safety and quality standards in daily operations.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Reliable attendance and work history.
• Reliable transportation.
• Willingness to learn new technologies.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Pass background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Mount and balance new wheelsets for dealers.
• Dismount tires from scrap rims.
• Log completed wheel sets using RF guns.
• Look up stock and inventory for wheel components.
• Operate forklifts to retrieve parts.
• Stack wheels on pallets for shipping.
• Maintain and clean wheel equipment and work area.
• Assist other departments and participate in daily huddles.
• Adhere to safety and quality control measures.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

English proficiency

Attendance reliability

Reliable transportation

Adaptability

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

RF guns

Wheel balancing equipment

Forklift operation

Wheel equipment

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.

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.