Tire Builders job and career information

Career:
Tire Builder

Job Description: Operate machines to build tires.

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What Tire Builders do:

Depress pedals to rotate drums, and wind specified numbers of plies around drums to form tire bodies.
Fill cuts and holes in tires, using hot rubber.
Align treads with guides, start drums to wind treads onto plies, and slice ends.
Cut plies at splice points, and press ends together to form continuous bands.
Rub cement sticks on drum edges to provide adhesive surfaces for plies.

Start rollers that bond tread and plies as drums revolve.

Activate bead setters that press prefabricated beads onto plies.

Pull plies from supply racks, and align plies with edges of drums.

Roll hand rollers over rebuilt casings, exerting pressure to ensure adhesion between camelbacks and casings.

Depress pedals to collapse drums after processing is complete.

Roll camelbacks onto casings by hand, and cut camelbacks, using knives.

Clean and paint completed tires.

Brush or spray solvents onto plies to ensure adhesion, and repeat process as specified, alternating direction of each ply to strengthen tires.

Trim excess rubber and imperfections during retreading processes.

Build semi-raw rubber treads onto buffed tire casings in order to prepare tires for vulcanization in recapping or retreading processes.

Position ply stitcher rollers and drums according to width of stock, using hand tools and gauges.

Position rollers that turn ply edges under and over beads, or use steel rods to turn ply edges.

Inspect worn tires for faults, cracks, cuts and nail holes, and to determine if tires are suitable for retreading.

Wind chafers and breakers onto plies.

Place tires into molds for new tread.

Fit inner tubes and final layers of rubber onto tires.

Measure tires to determine mold size requirements.

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What work activities does a Tire Builder do?

Importance		Activities
		Handling and Moving Objects - Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
		Performing General Physical Activities - Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
		Controlling Machines and Processes - Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
		Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events - Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
		Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings - Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

		Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material - Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
		Getting Information - Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
		Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates - Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
		Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People - Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
		Training and Teaching Others - Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
		Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment - Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.
		Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards - Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
		Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge - Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
		Making Decisions and Solving Problems - Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
		Processing Information - Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
		Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information - Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
		Interacting With Computers - Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
		Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates - Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
		Developing and Building Teams - Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
		Provide Consultation and Advice to Others - Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
		Thinking Creatively - Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
		Coaching and Developing Others - Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
		Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment - Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.
		Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others - Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.