Production Associate: Retread Tire Technician - Phoenix, AZ
Starting pay for this market: $20.00/hr. Experience isn't required for this position. Training will be provided for any required skills.
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
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 roles is a plus
About Us
We are a service and retreading market leader with over 200 Commercial Tire Centers and Truck Care Centers across the United States. Our mission 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.
Goodyear is one of the world’s largest tire companies, employing about 62,000 people and manufacturing products in 46 facilities across 21 countries. Our Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, develop state-of-the-art products and services that set industry standards.