Occupation information for Tire Builders District Of Columbia

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Operate machines to build tires.

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Typical education needed for entry: High school diploma or equivalent

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: No work experience

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: 1 to 12 months on-the-job training

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typical job duties

Place tires into molds for new tread.
Fit inner tubes and final layers of rubber onto tires.
Buff tires according to specifications for width and undertread depth.
Build semi-raw rubber treads onto buffed tire casings to prepare tires for vulcanization in recapping or retreading processes.
Brush or spray solvents onto plies to ensure adhesion, and repeat process as specified, alternating direction of each ply to strengthen tires.
Start rollers that bond tread and plies as drums revolve.
Align treads with guides, start drums to wind treads onto plies, and slice ends.
Roll camelbacks onto casings by hand, and cut camelbacks, using knives.
Inspect worn tires for faults, cracks, cuts, and nail holes, and to determine if tires are suitable for retreading.
Measure tires to determine mold size requirements.

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