Staff role

Tire Builder

Operate machines to build tires.

O*NET reports this occupation under titles such as: Buffer; Recapper; Retread Associate; Retread Technician; Retreader; Tire Assembler; Tire Builder; Tire Retreader; Tire Technician; Tread Builder Operator

Tasks

Build semi-raw rubber treads onto buffed tire casings to prepare tires for vulcanization in recapping or retreading processes.
Trim excess rubber and imperfections during retreading processes.
Fill cuts and holes in tires, using hot rubber.

Knowledge

Production and Processing
Administration and Management
Mechanical

Skills

Active Listening
Critical Thinking
Monitoring

Abilities

Manual Dexterity
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Control Precision
Multilimb Coordination
Finger Dexterity
Rate Control
Trunk Strength
Near Vision
Extent Flexibility
Selective Attention
Reaction Time
Static Strength
Oral Comprehension
Problem Sensitivity
Stamina
Auditory Attention
Speech Recognition

This page includes information from the O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA.

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