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Career: Tire Builders
Job Description
Operate machines to build tires from rubber components.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
68
|
Depress pedals to rotate drums, and wind specified numbers of plies around drums to form tire bodies. |
63
|
Align treads with guides, start drums to wind treads onto plies, and slice ends. |
63
|
Fill cuts and holes in tires, using hot rubber. |
60
|
Cut plies at splice points, and press ends together to form continuous bands. |
49
|
Rub cement sticks on drum edges to provide adhesive surfaces for plies. |
43
|
Start rollers that bond tread and plies as drums revolve. |
42
|
Activate bead setters that press prefabricated beads onto plies. |
39
|
Pull plies from supply racks, and align plies with edges of drums. |
37
|
Roll hand rollers over rebuilt casings, exerting pressure to ensure adhesion between camelbacks and casings. |
35
|
Depress pedals to collapse drums after processing is complete. |
31
|
Roll camelbacks onto casings by hand, and cut camelbacks, using knives. |
31
|
Clean and paint completed tires. |
31
|
Brush or spray solvents onto plies to ensure adhesion, and repeat process as specified, alternating direction of each ply to strengthen tires. |
30
|
Trim excess rubber and imperfections during retreading processes. |
29
|
Build semi-raw rubber treads onto buffed tire casings in order to prepare tires for vulcanization in recapping or retreading processes. |
27
|
Position ply stitcher rollers and drums according to width of stock, using hand tools and gauges. |
25
|
Position rollers that turn ply edges under and over beads, or use steel rods to turn ply edges. |
13
|
Inspect worn tires for faults, cracks, cuts and nail holes, and to determine if tires are suitable for retreading. |
13
|
Wind chafers and breakers onto plies. |
13
|
Place tires into molds for new tread. |
12
|
Fit inner tubes and final layers of rubber onto tires. |
11
|
Measure tires to determine mold size requirements. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
93
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
86
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
75
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
74
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
65
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
62
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
62
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
57
|
Processing Information
|
55
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
52
|
Getting Information
|
50
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
46
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
45
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
43
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
42
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
42
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
40
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
39
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|
37
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
35
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
32
|
Interacting With Computers
|
30
|
Thinking Creatively
|
28
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
28
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
27
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
27
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
26
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
25
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
23
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
23
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
21
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
21
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|
20
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
18
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
16
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
15
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
14
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
10
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
8
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|
6
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
4
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|