Curing-Production Operator

Summary

A Curing Technician in a tire manufacturing plant plays a crucial role in the final stage of tire production: the curing process. This involves transforming a "green" (uncured) tire into a finished product with the desired shape, tread pattern, and material properties. 

Responsibilities

• Operating Curing Presses and Equipment:
• Loading and unloading green tires into curing presses.
• Operating and monitoring curing presses, including controls, gauges, and indicators.
• Making minor adjustments and troubleshooting issues with the presses and equipment .
• Performing mold and bladder changes as required .
• Cleaning and drilling venting in molds.
• Building and tearing down bladders.
• Assisting in spraying and loading passenger tire presses (if applicable).
• Maintaining data input and accurately recording time and production details.
• Quality Control and Adherence to Specifications:
• Conducting first tire checks .
• Chasing scrap ( identifying and removing defective products).
• Ensuring serial changes in molds are accurate .
• Inspecting products to ensure they meet quality and quantity standards.
• Reporting any malfunctions, out-of-spec conditions, or other extraordinary conditions to supervision.
• Maintenance and Repair:
• Performing minor mechanical adjustments and emergency repairs on presses and equipment.
• Tearing down, cleaning segmented molds, drilling molds, and cleaning molds in the press.
• Creating work orders in SAP for maintenance and communicating with the maintenance department.
• Safety and Environmental Compliance:
• Following all plant policies, environmental policies, and safety policies.
• Ensuring all Environmental, Safety, and Health (ESH) procedures, policies, and legal requirements are implemented and monitored .
• Being certified to operate a forklift through the safety department (as needed).
• Promoting and monitoring safety within the curing department and the plant.
• Communication and Teamwork:
• Effectively communicating with curing supervision, other setup technicians, and curing press operators.
• Mentoring and training team members as necessary.
• Adapting to changes in the work environment, including computer interfaces .
• Workplace Organization and Efficiency:
• Following standard practices to ensure prompt and accurate quality and quantity production.
• Keeping work areas neat, clean, aligned, and orderly.
• Monitoring the operation of the takeaway conveyor for the assigned row .
• Planning work according to tire inventory and schedule needs. 
  
  

Knowledge And Skills

• Technical Aptitude: Understanding of mechanical processes, ability to operate machinery, troubleshoot issues, and perform basic repairs.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulousness in following procedures, conducting inspections, and ensuring product quality.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to identify and resolve issues with equipment and processes.
• Communication Skills: Effective communication with supervisors, colleagues, and other departments.
• Safety Consciousness: Commitment to following safety procedures and ensuring a safe work environment.
• Teamwork: Ability to collaborate effectively with other team members to achieve common goals.
• Adaptability:  Capacity to adjust to changes in the work environment and production requirement .
  
  

Education And Experience

• 2 years preferred Manufacturing Process or related field and Career Readiness Certificate (Silver or Above)
• At leastHigh School graduate or GED equivalent
  
  

Physical Requirements

Physical Stamina: Ability to lift heavy objects, bend, stoop, push, pull, and stand for extended periods. (Objects may weigh 50lbs or more).