Retread Technician

S&S Tire is looking for a Retread Technician for our Morehead Manufacturing Plant. You will perform retreading functions for light and medium truck, bus and specialty tires. This position functions in a manufacturing environment at a Bandag retread tire facility where commercial truck tires are retreaded through a series of manual and automated processes. This position operates in an indoor environment however, exposure to heat is to be expected in the summer months. Excellent safety and attendance performance is expected.

• Inspecting and buffing tires for retreading
• Visually inspect tires to be retreaded to determine condition
• Further inspect casings utilizing electronic liner detection and X-Ray inspection equipment
• Repair casings, if needed, utilizing proper procedures and correct size repair patch
• Operate buffing machine to remove existing treads from tires and measure tires to determine proper tread width
• Utilize shearography inspection machine to further inspect buffed casing
• Skive, buff, and fill any injury in tire as required
• Operate cushion extruder to apply cushion to buffed casing
• Operate semi-automatic builder to apply proper size tread to casing
• Select proper size envelope and curing rim apparatus and apply to casing and utilize envelope leak detection devise to ensure integrity of the curing envelope
• Place tires in curing chamber and cure tires according to specifications
• Remove tires from chamber after cure and remove curing rims and envelopes
• Inspect tires to ensure quality of product and compliance with customer standards
• Trim and paint finished product and apply label
• Inspect finished retread utilizing multiple step high pressure test machine to ensure integrity of casing
• Receive and unload supplies including tread rubber, cushion gum and repair materials, envelopes, curing rim, tire casings, rims etc.
• Assists in distribution center activities as assigned
• Inflate inner tubes and immerse them in water to locate leaks.
• Works in wheel reconditioning area as assigned
• Perform routine inspection and maintenance on plant equipment following manufacturers instruction
• Operate plant computer equipment and scanners
• Maintain a safe facility and use safety first practices to remain accident-free.
• Perform weekly and monthly projects and assigned tasks.
• Other duties as necessary.

We Offer

• Competitive wages starting at $16.00/hour
• Attendance bonus, & frequent overtime
• Health Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Opportunities for Advancement
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Planning

An Equal Opportunity Employer 

Drug Free Workplace

About S&S Tire: S&S Firestone, Inc, headquartered in Lexington, KY, has grown to one of the largest independent tire dealerships in the country. S&S currently operates 14 full-service commercial locations, 14 wholesale distribution centers, and 2 Bandag retread facilities across 11 South-Eastern states. The company employs in excess of 550 people, and operates a fleet of over 300 service and delivery vehicles. In 2019, S&S Tire celebrated their 45th year in business and has consistently been recognized by both Modern Tire Dealer and Tire Business magazines as a leader in the industry. To see more about S&S Tire visit their website at www.sstire.com.

S&S Tire Mission, Vision, and Values

Mission: Create Value, Providing Essential Products and Services that Move Forward the American Economy and Way of Life

Vision: Be the Simplest, Fastest, and Most Reliable

Core Values: Act with integrity, create customer centric value, ensure longevity, develop employees

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time