Production Associate: Retread Tire Technician - Cranston, RI

Goodyear. More Driven.

Starting Pay for this market : $20.00 / hr

Experience isn't required for this position. Let us invest in you, we will train you in any skills required! Start your career with us today!

About the Role : What will you do?

As a member of our retread team, you will play a role in recapping, remolding, or in other words, extending the life of an existing tire to get it back on the road!

In our retread plants you will have the opportunity to support the retread process through various stages :

• Inspect the tires to assess if they can be retread
• Buff the casing to remove any worn tread
• Remove embedded objects, rust, and repair the tire casing
• Using rubber cement or a patch, repair the casing before applying new tread
• Building the tire by applying new tread
• Curing the tire to mold the retread application
• Final Inspection to assess a safe and quality product

Want to see the process?

What's in it for you :

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, prescription drug, vision, dental plans and Wellness Program
• 401(k) with company matching with a 2% Match
• Life Insurance (100% Company Paid)
• 40 Hours of vacation time in your first year and holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250
• On-going Training and further career advancement opportunities

Learn about our culture!

Basic Requirements :

• Candidates must be at least 18 years of age.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship now or in the future.
• Basic Computer Skills

Preferred Qualifications :

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Previous experience in manufacturing environment / General Labor / Entry Level

About Us :

We are a service and retreading market leader with over 200 Commercial Tire Centers and Truck Care Centers located across the United States.

We have the unique ability to service the largest nationwide commercial fleets while also providing friendly hometown service to regional and local fleets.

Our mission statement is 'SERVICE EXCELLENCE ALWAYS'. Goodyear Commercial Tire & Service Centers (CTSC) are owned by Goodyear which makes them uniquely qualified to offer you trusted tires, reliable services and powerful management tools to help you lower your operating costs.

It's all part of Goodyear's Total Solution for commercial and off-the-road fleets.

Goodyear is one of the world’s largest tire companies. It employs about 62,000 people and manufactures its products in 46 facilities in 21 countries around the world.

Its two Innovation Centres in Akron, Ohio and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry.

For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to .

Goodyear is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to that individual's race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.