Retread Technician (Winnipeg)

Overview:
Career wheels spinning but getting nowhere? Put yourself in the driver’s seat and get some traction with Fountain Tire! We are searching for a **Tire Retread Technician** in our Winnipeg Retread Plant!
**Wage:
Starting at $17 per hour**
**What do we offer? **At Fountain Tire Retread Winnipeg, you’ll have a great place to work:
- Competitive Compensation
- The opportunity to work with an excellent team and great customers in a safe and respectful environment
- Comprehensive benefit programs for you and your family, including a RRSP program with company matching
- Discounts for you and your family on tires, parts and services at all Fountain Tire locations
- The opportunity for growth into apprenticeship and leadership positions
- Easy access by car or bus to our store
**Your duties will include**:
- Initial tire inspections to determine which casings are suitable for retreading, and identify required repairs
- Buff tire casings using automated buffing equipment and skive and/or section tires requiring repairs
- Operate manual and computer controlled equipment as part of the retreading process
- Operating curing chamber, and/or curing presses
- Provide final inspection of tires
- Process shipping and receiving paperwork
- Operate a fork lift to receive, reposition and ship tires
**What does it take to get on track?**
- 1 or more years of manufacturing and forklift experience
- A dedicated team player
- Proven ability to work in a fast paced and physical environment
- Basic computer skills
- Ability to consistently lift 50 plus pounds