About This Career Path
Operate machines to build tires.
Manufacturing
Operate machines to build tires.
Tire Builders
Average
$38,820
ANNUAL
$18.66
HOURLY
Entry Level
$29,250
ANNUAL
$14.06
HOURLY
Mid Level
$34,500
ANNUAL
$16.59
HOURLY
Expert Level
$52,060
ANNUAL
$25.03
HOURLY
Tire Builders
120
Projected job openings through 2030
Tire Builders
01
Build semi-raw rubber treads onto buffed tire casings to prepare tires for vulcanization in recapping or retreading processes.
02
Place tires into molds for new tread.
03
Fit inner tubes and final layers of rubber onto tires.
04
Buff tires according to specifications for width and undertread depth.
05
Brush or spray solvents onto plies to ensure adhesion, and repeat process as specified, alternating direction of each ply to strengthen tires.
06
Start rollers that bond tread and plies as drums revolve.
07
Align treads with guides, start drums to wind treads onto plies, and slice ends.
08
Roll camelbacks onto casings by hand, and cut camelbacks, using knives.
09
Inspect worn tires for faults, cracks, cuts, and nail holes, and to determine if tires are suitable for retreading.
10
Measure tires to determine mold size requirements.
Tire Builders
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Production and Processing
KNOWLEDGE
Administration and Management
KNOWLEDGE
Mechanical
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Engineering and Technology
SKILL
Operation and Control
SKILL
Operations Monitoring
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Monitoring
ABILITY
Manual Dexterity
ABILITY
Arm-Hand Steadiness
ABILITY
Control Precision
ABILITY
Multilimb Coordination
ABILITY
Finger Dexterity
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