Tire Retreading Technician

About the role

Our client, a diversified organization operating in tyre manufacturing and retreading, is looking for an experienced Tire Retreading Technician. The role involves managing the full retreading production cycle, ensuring high‑quality output while maintaining safety and efficiency.

Key responsibilities

• Inspect incoming used tyre casings and assess suitability for retreading.
• Operate and monitor tyre buffing equipment, ensuring correct radius, width, diameter, profile and surface texture without damaging the casing.
• Identify and repair casing injuries, performing skiving and filling procedures as needed.
• Conduct pre‑curing inspections for air pockets, wrinkles, gaps, misalignment and other defects.
• Operate and monitor curing equipment such as autoclaves, curing chambers or presses according to plant processes.
• Maintain quality control throughout the retreading process and troubleshoot technical issues.

Required profile

• Technical Certificate, Diploma or equivalent in Tyre Technology, Automotive Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years of hands‑on experience in tyre retreading or re‑threading production.
• Experience in a commercial tyre retreading plant, preferably with truck, bus, OTR or passenger‑car tyres.
• Ability to inspect tyre casings and determine retreading suitability.

Required skills

• Operation of tyre buffing equipment.
• Operation of curing equipment (autoclaves, curing chambers, presses).
• Tyre casing inspection and defect identification.
• Tyre repair, skiving and filling techniques.
• Retread quality control and technical troubleshooting.