Curing-Production Operator

Responsibilities

• Operating and monitoring curing presses, including controls, gauges, and indicators.
• Making minor adjustments and troubleshooting issues with the presses and equipment.
• Performing mold and bladder changes as required.
• Cleaning and drilling venting in molds.
• Building and tearing down bladders.
• Assisting in spraying and loading passenger tire presses (if applicable).
• Maintaining data input and accurately recording time and production details.
• Conducting first tire checks.
• Chasing scrap (identifying and removing defective products).
• Ensuring serial changes in molds are accurate.
• Inspecting products to ensure they meet quality and quantity standards.
• Reporting any malfunctions, out-of-spec conditions, or other extraordinary conditions to supervision.
• Performing minor mechanical adjustments and emergency repairs on presses and equipment.
• Tearing down, cleaning segmented molds, drilling molds, and cleaning molds in the press.
• Creating work orders in SAP for maintenance and communicating with the maintenance department.
• Following all plant policies, environmental policies, and safety policies.
• Ensuring all Environmental, Safety, and Health (ESH) procedures, policies, and legal requirements are implemented and monitored.
• Being certified to operate a forklift through the safety department (as needed).
• Promoting and monitoring safety within the curing department and the plant.
• Effectively communicating with curing supervision, other setup technicians, and curing press operators.
• Mentoring and training team members as necessary.
• Adapting to changes in the work environment, including computer interfaces.

Requirements

• 2 years preferred Manufacturing Process or related field and Career Readiness Certificate (Silver or Above)
• At least High School graduate or GED equivalent
• Physical Stamina: Ability to lift heavy objects, bend, stoop, push, pull, and stand for extended periods. (Objects may weigh 50lbs or more).