What are the responsibilities and job description for the Retread Technician - Little Rock, AR position at Goodyear?
Thank you for your interest in a career at Goodyear Commercial Tire & Service Centers. We are a service and retreading market leader with over 180 Commercial Tire Centers and Truck Care Centers located across the United States. We have the unique ability to service the largest nation-wide commercial fleets while also providing friendly hometown service to regional and local fleets. Our mission statement is 'SERVICE EXCELLENCE – ALWAYS'. We offer a safe work environment, competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, prescription drug and dental plans, life insurance, 401(k), paid vacation and holidays.
General Description:
As a Goodyear Commercial Tire & Service Centers Retread Technician you will perform retreading functions for commercial tires. This position functions in a manufacturing environment at a Goodyear Commercial Tire & Service Center's Retread facility 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.
- Provide "Service Excellence - Always" to meet the service goals of the location.
- 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 nights and weekends.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- No relocation is being offered for this position.
- 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.
- Previous experience in a manufacturing
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.
