Manufacturing-Retread Technician

Manufacturing Retread Technician – Will Train

Boulevard Tire Center is growing! Forklift experience a plus. We prefer 1 year manufacturing and production experience and must have excellent attention to detail, be flexible, have a good attendance and safety record, but if you have a willingness to learn and are interested in advancement we are willing to train!

JOB SUMMARY
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Perform repetitive work to inspect, buff, repair, build, heat, seal tires through operating machines to re‑build tires from rubber components.

• Inspect worn tires for faults, cracks, cuts and nail holes, and to determine if tires are suitable for retreading.
• Operate a buffing machine to remove treads from tires to be retreaded, following specifications for depth and width removal.
• Measure diameter and cross section to determine correct tread width.
• Build semi‑raw rubber treads onto buffed tire casings to prepare tires for vulcanization in recapping and retreading processes.
• Place tire in chamber and program correct curing temperature according to specification.
• Inspect tires to determine defects in curing, (soft cures, ply separation, repairs missed, etc.).
• Trim and paint finished retread.
• Repair tires found defective during the process.
• Make final inspection of repair, cut tread design with re‑grooving iron, paint tire and place in finished stock.

• Maintain a stock of tread rubber and repair materials, advising manager when replenishment is necessary.
• Have the ability and flexibility to perform other duties as assigned by manager.

We offer an excellent earning potential, benefit package including paid vacation and 401(k). Along with advancement in position level and pay. “We love homegrown talent!”

• 2 PTO days after 6 months and 7 PTO days on your anniversary.
• 401(k) with 25% match up to 4%.

EOE/DFW

Entry level

Full-time

• Management and Manufacturing
• Truck Transportation

Location:

DeLand, FL