Tire Builders
Also called: Retread Technician, Tire Builder, Tire Retreader, Tire Technician
What they do:
Operate machines to build tires.
On the job, you would:
- 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.
Manufactured or Agricultural Goods
Business
Engineering and Technology
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Basic Skills
Problem Solving
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Hand and Finger Use
Controlled Movement
Endurance
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People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
They do well at jobs that need:
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You might like a career in one of these industries:
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