Job Information
Bridgestone Americas Retread Technician in Fairbanks, Alaska
Company Overview
GCR is one of the largest, safest, and most trusted providers of Off-The-Road and Mining tires and service in the country. Our extensive experience, expertise, products and services provide customers availability to World Class Off-The-Road and Mining tire and service solutions. Our solution-based offers are customized around the needs of each customer, with a commitment to making mining mobility safe, profitable, and efficient. GCR operates 9 Stores, 2 Bandag Retread Plants, and 5 Off-The-Road Tire Repair Facilities in 5 states, along with managing tire programs at several remote mine locations. In short, GCR operates anywhere mining equipment is operated.
Job Category
Retail
Position Summary
As a Retread Technician you will be responsible for the retreading process of used tires, ensuring they meet the highest standards of quality and safety. Your role will involve inspecting, buffing, applying new tread and curing tires, following strict guidelines, and company protocols. The ideal person for this role will be have an eye for detail, excellent problem-solving skills , the ability to follow detailed instructions and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
*This role pays a competitive wage
Responsibilities
Inspects tires to be retreaded or repaired to determine condition, repairs needed, etc.
Apply rubber compounds to retread the tire-to-tire casing and hangs up to dry.
Curing retread tires.
Quality control of finished product
Checks finished tire with work order for proper identification and completion of work required.
Trims and paints finished retread Participates in training, follows safety procedures, job duties and company policies.
Be able to lift and/or move tires weighing between 30-250 lbs. with or without mechanical assistance.
Repetitive and sustained exertions, forceful exertions, awkward postures, mechanical stress concentrations, vibrations.
Any other duties as assigned.
What we are looking for:
Must have a highschool diploma or equivalent
Must be willing to undergo a Federal background check, drug screen and physical.
Minimum Qualifications
Relevant experience and education required
Our Crew Knows Benefits
Health benefits that start on day one of employment, for all of our full-time teammates:
Paid vacation and holidays
On-the-job training and company-funded TIA certifications
Tuition reimbursement program
401(k) match
Vision and Dental Coverage
On demand pay (daily pay) program available
Our Values Give Back To You
Professional Development: No matter where you’re at in your career, we’ve got the resources to help you level up.
Community & Involvement: We pride ourselves on working with our local communities and giving back where we can.
Integrity & Teamwork: Part of what makes our teams different is our family-like mentality and drive to do things right, always.
Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
Employment Eligibility
If hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.