Technician at Retread Plant

Retread Technician
At Wilks Commercial Retread facility our technicians will perform retreading functions for commercial tires. This position functions as a manufacturing environment, where commercial truck tires are retreaded through a series of manual and automated processes. This position does not require any previous retread manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Train for all aspects of retread tire manufacturing, including: inspecting and buffing tire carcasses, applying rubber compounds, curing, and quality control.
• Follow processes to ensure retread tire completion.
• Comply with all safety and liability guidelines and policies, including using protective safety equipment to ensure safe operation of machines.
• Any other duties requested by management.
• Perform a variety of manual tasks for extended periods of time, which may include light and heavy lifting, including commercial tires and wheels, standing, bending, and squatting

Basic Requirements:

• Commitment to follow all safety procedures and work in a safe manner.
• Must be willing to work scheduled shifts including weekends.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Candidate Criteria:

• Commitment to follow all safety procedures and work in a safe manner.
• Must be able to work in a results-oriented, fast-paced environment as part of a team.
• Must be a self-starter and willing to take initiative, able and willing to work without direct supervision, and be willing to attend appropriate training sessions.