Production Associate: Retread Tire Technician - Howell, MI
Starting pay: $21.00 hourly. Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location.
About the Role
As a member of our retread team, you will play a role in recapping, remolding, or extending the life of an existing tire to get it back on the road. In our retread plants, you will support the retread process through various stages:
- Inspect the tires to assess if they can be retread
- Buff the casing to remove any worn tread
- Remove embedded objects, rust, and repair the tire casing
- Using rubber cement or a patch, repair the casing before applying new tread
- Building the tire by applying new tread
- Curing the tire to mold the retread application
- Final inspection to assess a safe and quality product
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, prescription drug, vision, and dental plans
- Wellness Program
- 401(k) with company matching (2% match)
- Life Insurance (100% company paid)
- 40 hours of vacation time in your first year and holidays
- Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250
- Ongoing training and further career advancement opportunities
- Tire discounts
Requirements
- Candidates must be at least 18 years of age
- Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship now or in the future
- Basic computer skills
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED preferred
- Previous experience in a manufacturing environment, general labor, or entry-level role
About Us
We are a service and retreading market leader with over 200 Commercial Tire Centers and Truck Care Centers located across the United States. We service the largest nationwide commercial fleets while also providing friendly hometown service to regional and local fleets. Our mission statement is "Service Excellence – Always." Goodyear Commercial Tire & Service Centers (CTSC) offer trusted tires, reliable services, and powerful management tools to help lower operating costs as part of Goodyear's Total Solution for commercial and off-the-road fleets.