Retread Technician

McMahon’s Best-One is a family owned company that has been in business in Fort Wayne since 1969. Here at McMahon's Best-One, we are committed to our customers, the services we provide, our local community and to our fantastic employees. 

We purchased several facilities in Lima, Ohio and we are currently looking for Retread Technicians to work at our facility located at 701 E. Hanthorn Road.

Our Retread Technicians produce a high-quality retread by performing specific  functions from inspecting, preparing, and finishing in the remanufacturing of commercial tires. Duties include the following:

• Inspect casings for defects, damage, or wear to determine suitability for retreading.

• Operate retread machines including buffers, builders, and curing chambers.

• Apply repair materials, rubber compounds, and tread designs according to specifications.

• Ensure proper curing of retreaded tires through heat and pressure application.

• Trim and finish retreaded tires for appearance and balance.

• Maintain clean and safe work environment, adhering to OSHA and company safety policies.

• Accurately document tire information, production numbers, and quality control logs.

• Perform preventive maintenance and basic troubleshooting of retreading equipment.

• Collaborate with team members to meet daily production and quality goals.

Retread Technician Requirements:

• Must perform duties and responsibilities in a safe manner.
• Team- Player: Works well as a member of a group.
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Must pass a pre-employment background check
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous experience in tire retreading, automotive, or manufacturing is a plus.
• Mechanical aptitude and familiarity with industrial equipment.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and work in a physically demanding environment.
• Willingness to work in a hot, noisy, and sometimes dusty environment

Physical Demands / Work Environment

• Frequent squatting, bending, and twisting. 
• Lifting: frequent lifting over 50 pounds from ground to chest high
• Standing for extended periods of time
• Work in environment that is not climate controlled. Temperatures range from extremely hot to extremely cold, depending on the season.
• Production floor in a warehouse or shop environment.
• Exposure to heat, rubber dust, and industrial machinery.
• Vision (Near, distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth Perception) 
• Sense of sound (Alarms, horns and motorized equipment)

We offer a full benefits package including; medical, dental, vision, 401K Match, paid time off and more!