POTOSI Retread Plant Technician

MISSION

To assist in the production of the industry’s highest-quality retreads by performing specific retreading job assignments per company specifications, standards, and time frames.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Retread:

• Inspect tires to be retreaded or repaired to determine condition, repairs needed, etc.
• Operate a buffing machine to remove treads from tires to be retreaded, following specifications for depth and width of removal
• Measure diameter and cross section to determine correct tread width
• Apply rubber cement to tire casing and select proper size tread rubber, applying it to the tire
• Place proper curing tube in tire and insert proper rim for curing
• Place tire in chamber and program correct curing temperature according to specification
• Set timer for proper curing time, make a record of each tire, showing size & curing time
• Remove finished retread from curing chamber and rim and curing bag from finished retreads
• Inspect tires to determine defects in curing, i.e. soft cures, ply separation, repairs missed, etc.
• Check finished tire with work order for proper identification and completion of work required
• Trim and paint finished retreads

Repair:

• Inspect tires to determine type of repair required, indicate repairs and mark, "repair only"
• Skive out and buff injury inside and out for proper size repair
• Apply proper cement to inside injury and build up repair using correct size repair patch
• Cover outside injury with layer of cushion gum and fill with tread gum
• Make final inspection of repair, cut tread design with regrooving iron, paint tire, tags, and place with finished stock
• Inspect repairs and lubricate equipment, following manufacturers' instructions to maintain in good operating condition

Other:

• Maintain standards of cleanliness, orderliness, and appearance of plant. Sweep floors and walls as necessary.
• Receive, unload and store in designated places: tread rubber, repair material, curing bags, etc.
• Maintain a stock of tread rubber and repair materials, advising management when replenishment is necessary
• Embrace Purcell’s culture of safety and perform all jobs in a safe manner
• Regular attendance in accordance with assigned schedule
• Ability to perform physical requirements as listed in job description
• Other essential and non-essential duties, as assigned by management

DRUG TESTING

Purcell Tire tests for the presence of THC in all drug screenings for this position, due to the safety-sensitive nature of the job and the potential for injury or death when a tire is installed improperly, or a safety-related mechanical issue is not properly conveyed to a customer. It is a bona fide occupational qualification for employees to be unimpaired, so the Company will continue testing for THC and other drugs under the safety-sensitive exceptions allowed by your state.