Rubber Technician I - 3rd shift

About the role

As a Rubber Technician I, you will be responsible for trimming excess rubber from tires, track pads, and sweeper shoes produced on the Press Floor. You will assist with demolding operations, ensuring parts are safely and efficiently removed from molds while maintaining the company's high standards of quality, safety, and productivity. In addition, when needed, you will run the TC40 portion of the transfer cell, molding and demolding tires.

Planning & Coordination

• Collect parts as Press Floor demolds
• Notify Lead Press Floor Tech of defective parts
• Coordinate with Department Supervisor or Specialist to determine if TC40 production is required

Safety & Compliance

• Follow all safety protocols and guidelines to ensure a safe working environment
• Comply with company policies, procedures, and standards
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), as required (e.g. Kevlar gloves)
• Attend daily safety meetings
• Inform Supervisor or Specialist with any issues that arise

Team Collaboration

• Work closely with team members, supervision, and other cross-functional teams to achieve production goals
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members regarding job status and any issues

5S Responsibilities

• Follow the 5S principles: Sort, Set, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain
• Look for ways to improve production efficiency using 5S practices
• Keep your work area organized and ready for daily 5S inspections

Press Floor Responsibilities

• Trim flashing off demolded parts using various tools such as rakes, hot knives, drills, dies, and grinders
• Date stamp all parts
• Sticker parts with correct corresponding sticker
• Place and organize finished parts on pallets
• Retrieve demolded parts from the Press Floor
• Inspect all parts for defects and notify Lead Floor Tech, Specialist, or Supervisor if defect is present
• Recognize defects: short on rubber, lamination marks, sticking in mold, backgrind, wide seam, off register, mold debris, bond failure, buckled rim, non-fill, surface damage, damaged threads/bolts
• Clean trim area after each round
• Assist Press Floor as time allows
• Pluck rubber from molds before round begins
• Demold/reload mold as Lead Tech brings them out
• Sweep Press Floor area after each round

TC40 Press Responsibilities

• Load molds with wrapped tires
• Load and run press with mold, ensuring accurate alignment and closure
• Verify press pressures during cure
• Demold and trim production
• Clean cured rubber out of molds between demold/reload
• Lube molds between demold/reload
• Accurately track parts run and post production in Syteline
• Obtain license and operate forklift
• Fill out crane inspections
• Fill out forklift inspections
• Sweep TC40 area and empty garbage cans at end of shift

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.