Tire Retread Technician

K&R Truck Sales and West Michigan International (WMI) are seeking a dedicated Tire Retread Technician to join our dynamic team. This role offers an excellent opportunity to grow within a supportive, family-owned company that values its employees. With locations across West Michigan, we pride ourselves on providing top-notch service and support to our customers. The Tire Retread Technician plays a crucial role in the tire manufacturing and recycling process, ensuring the quality and safety of retreaded tires. This position involves using specialized machinery and tools to put tires inside envelopes and place arc rings on beads, as well as loading and unloading chambers. Join us and be part of a team that makes a difference in the transportation industry.

Responsibilities

• Put tires into envelopes and place arc rings on beads
• Load and unload chambers
• Operate specialized machinery and tools
• Ensure quality and safety standards are met
• Perform other duties as necessary
• Shift: 6am - 2pm or until production is finished

Qualifications

• Ability to learn and operate facility equipment and machinery
• Requires standing and walking, with some bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing
• Ability to occasionally move and handle tires weighing up to 100lbs
• Subject to cold and hot temperatures

Benefits

• Medical and Dental
• 401K Plan with company match
• Paid time off
• Growth opportunities
• Paid Training
• Family owned and operated
• Health and wellness programs