POTOSI Retread Plant Technician

Job description

Description 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. Retread: Repair: Other: - 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 - Inspect tires to...