Location: Santa Maria, California
Compensation: $20.00 to $22.00 per hour (based on experience)
Job Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday through Friday, Day Shift
Position Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and reliable Tire Retread Technician to join our production team in Santa Maria, CA. This is a full-time, hands-on role in a tire manufacturing environment where you’ll play a critical role in the retread process—recycling commercial tire casings into safe, high-quality retreaded tires.
This position is ideal for candidates with a strong work ethic, mechanical aptitude, and a desire to learn and grow in a production setting.
Key Responsibilities
Inspect and grade used tire casings for defects and retread eligibility.
Operate buffing machines to remove old tread and prepare casing surface.
Perform repairs on casings using patches, fillers, or plugs as necessary.
Apply bonding rubber and new tread material with precision.
Load tires into curing chambers for vulcanization and proper bonding.
Perform quality control checks on finished tires to ensure compliance with safety standards.
Maintain a clean and organized work area and adhere to all safety protocols.
Assist with inventory management and tracking of materials used.
Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Previous experience in a tire shop, production, or automotive setting is a plus but not required—willing to train the right candidate.
Must be able to stand for extended periods, lift up to 75 lbs, and perform repetitive physical tasks.
Ability to work efficiently in a team environment and follow detailed instructions.
Mechanical aptitude and basic hand tool knowledge are beneficial.
Dependability and a strong work ethic are essential.
Job Type: Full-time
must have clean DMV
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour