Tire Builder

Job DetailsLevelExperiencedJob LocationClinton TN – Clinton, TNPosition TypeFull TimeEducation LevelHigh School Diploma or EquivalentJob ShiftNight ShiftJob CategoryManufacturingDescriptionJob Purpose Statement:The Carlstar Group Tire Builder is an hourly position responsible for continuous performance of assembling tires according to assigned specifications. The successful candidate will be committed to safety, good housekeeping, and a willingness to learn.

Summary of Responsibility: Ongoing movement of depresses pedals to rotate drums, and winds specified numbers of plies around drums to form tire bodiesStarts rollers that bond tread and piles as drums revolveActivates bead setters that press prefabricated beads onto pliesCuts plies at splice points, and press ends together to form continuous bandsAligns treads with guides, starts drums to wind treads onto plies, and slice endsPosition tires (up to 50 lbs) on rack Positions ply stitcher rollers and drums according to width of stock, using hand tools and gaugesPulls plies from supply racks, and aligns plies with edges of drumsMaintain housekeeping the Tire Building AreaEager to be a Team Player and open to be assigned other duties, as neededSkills and Abilities:The employee should hold the following abilities:Work at an effective and productive pace while operating heavy equipmentBe a safety advocate for self and other team membersApply common sense to carrying out instructions and procedures Use problem-solving skills to deal with issues in process as they ariseEducation and/or Experience:The employee should have the following:High school diploma or general education degree (GED);Applicants seeking GED: Enroll in our program to help you get a GED while workingManufacturing experience preferred but not required, candidate will be trained for this position in-houseBasic math skills a must: measurements (tape measure, gauge, protractor), division, adding, subtracting, etc. ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENTTo perform the essential functions of this job, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential functionsThe employee should possess the ability to:Work safely around continuous moving mechanical partsWork in a hot environment while meeting production ratesBe exposed to a noisy environment and comfortable with PPE requirementsMaintain regular attendance and punctuality for 8-12 hour shiftsBe comfortable standing, stooping, leaning, and working around rotating equipment Be comfortable lifting up to 50 lbs.

Other job duties will be required, as needed, to be performed by the employees in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

Employees often cover other jobs, and may be assigned other functions outside the job role to support the continuation of operation of the Jackson Plant facility. This job description is not all-encompassing, and duties may change and be adjusted as needed.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

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