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Tire Builders
Tire Builders operate machines to build tires.
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What they do
Tire Builders operate machines to build tires.
- Start rollers that bond tread and plies as drums revolve.
- Activate bead setters that press prefabricated beads onto plies.
- Inspect worn tires for faults, cracks, cuts, and nail holes, and determine if tires are suitable for retreading.
- Cut plies at splice points, and press ends together to form continuous bands.
Typical day
On a daily basis, Tire Builders cut plies at splice points, and press ends together to form continuous bands. They activate bead setters that press prefabricated beads onto plies.
A typical day for a Tire Builder will also include:
- Roll camelbacks onto casings by hand, and cut camelbacks, using knives.
- Start rollers that bond tread and plies as drums revolve.
- Depress pedals to rotate drums, and wind specified numbers of plies around drums to form tire bodies.
- Align treads with guides, start drums to wind treads onto plies, and slice ends.
- Rub cement sticks on drum edges to provide adhesive surfaces for plies.
Other responsibilities
Besides their typical day, Tire Builders also brush or spray solvents onto plies to ensure adhesion, and repeat the process as specified, alternating direction of each ply to strengthen tires. They may also fill cuts and holes in tires, using hot rubber.
On a weekly to monthly basis, Tire Builders depress pedals to collapse drums after processing is complete. They might also roll hand rollers over rebuilt casings, exerting pressure to ensure adhesion between camelbacks and casings.
In addition, they rub cement sticks on drum edges to provide adhesive surfaces for plies.
Although specific duties may vary, many of them position rollers that turn ply edges under and over beads or use steel rods to turn ply edges.
To some Tire Builders, it is also their responsibility to fit inner tubes and final layers of rubber onto tires.
What is the job like
Job satisfaction
Is this job meaningful
61% said they were satisfied with their job and 46% said they found their job meaningful.
Pros
Suitable for people who like practical and hands-on work.
Suitable for people who want to work in a supportive work environment.
This career is perfect for people who love to work indoors.
It is easy to get into this career. Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for this career.
Cons
Not suitable for people who like to help and teach others.
Salary is below average.
Demand for this career is declining.
How much do they make
Average salary
Average hourly wage
Entry-level Tire Builders with little to no experience can expect to make anywhere between $29,860 to $36,100 per year or $14 to $17 per hour.
| Salary by experience | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| Highest (Top 10%) | $63,030 | $30 |
| Senior (Top 25%) | $57,070 | $27 |
| Median | $46,270 | $22 |
| Junior (Bottom 25%) | $36,100 | $17 |
| No experience (Bottom 10%) | $29,860 | $14 |
This table shows the top 10 highest paying industries for Tire Builders based on their average annual salary.
| Salary by industry | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| Rubber Product Manufacturing | $46620 | $22.42 |
| Employment Services | $36470 | $17.53 |
| Motor Vehicle and Motor Vehicle Parts and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | $34310 | $16.49 |
| Automotive Parts, Accessories, and Tire Stores | $33050 | $15.89 |
View more salary by industries here.
Where can they work
Where can Tire Builders work? Here is a table showing the top 10 largest employers of Tire Builders including the average salary in that industry.
| Employers | Total Employed | Annual Salary | Hourly Wages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rubber Product Manufacturing | 17690 | $46620 | $22.42 |
| Automotive Parts, Accessories, and Tire Stores | 260 | $33050 | $15.89 |
| Motor Vehicle and Motor Vehicle Parts and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | 40 | $34310 | $16.49 |
| Employment Services | $36470 | $17.53 |
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What is the work environment like
Office-style environment
Indoors in an environmentally controlled condition
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Indoors in a non-controlled environmental condition such as a warehouse
Outdoors
Outdoors exposed to all weather conditions
Outdoors – Under Cover
Outdoors but under cover (e.g. structure with roof but no walls)
How to become one
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On The Job Training
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Should you become one
Best personality type for this career
People with this personality type likes practical and hands-on work. They prefer working with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery.
People with The Builder personality type likes practical and hands-on work. They prefer working with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery.
People with The Thinker personality likes to work with ideas that require an extensive amount of thinking. They prefer work that requires them to solve problems mentally.
People with The Artist personality likes to work with designs and patterns. They prefer activities that require self-expression and prefer work that can be done without following a clear set of rules.
People with The Helper personality type likes to work with people and in teams. They prefer work that allows them to build relationships with others.
People with The Leader personality likes to start and work on projects. They also like leading people and making many decisions.
People with The Organizer personality type likes to follow set procedures and routines. They prefer working with data and details more than with ideas.
You can read more about these career personality types here.
People who are suitable for this job tend to like work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They like working with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery.
They also like following set procedures and routines. They like working with data and details more than with ideas.
Take this quiz to see if this is the right career for you.
Work Values
Which values are the most important to a person’s satisfaction for this job?
You are someone who is results oriented. You prefer work that allows you to utilize your skills and abilities while at the same time giving you a sense of accomplishment.
You are someone who values job security, steady employment, and good working conditions. You also prefer work that keeps you busy all the time with something different to do every day.
You are someone who values job advancement and leadership roles. You prefer work that receives recognition for the work you do and jobs that are looked up to by others in the company and your community.
You are someone who likes to provide a service to others. You prefer a work environment where you can work with your co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment.
You are someone who values a company that stands behind their employees. You prefer a work environment where everyone is treated fairly and is being supported by the company.
You are someone who likes to work on your own and make your own decisions. You prefer work that requires little supervision and are allowed to try out your own ideas.
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