All About Tire Builders

Example of a Tire Builder Job Operate machines to build tires.

A Day in the Life of a Tire Builder

• Depress pedals to collapse drums after processing is complete.
• Cut plies at splice points, and press ends together to form continuous bands.
• Brush or spray solvents onto plies to ensure adhesion, and repeat process as specified, alternating direction of each ply to strengthen tires.
• Wind chafers and breakers onto plies.
• Pull plies from supply racks, and align plies with edges of drums.
• Trim excess rubber and imperfections during retreading processes.

Qualities of a Tire Builder

When polled, Tire Builders say the following skills are most frequently used in their jobs:

Operation and Control: Controlling operations of equipment or systems.

Operation Monitoring: Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Monitoring: Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Types of Tire Builder Jobs

• Tire Maker
• Injection Molding Technician
• Retread Technician
• Belt Machine Operator
• Orbitread Operator

Tire Builder Employment Estimates

In 2016, there was an estimated number of 22,300 jobs in the United States for Tire Builders.

Tire Builder jobs are decreasing by a rate of -12.1%. This means the total job opportunities are shrinking. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts a loss of -2,700 jobs for Tire Builders by 2026. There will be an estimated 2,100 positions for Tire Builder per year.

The states with the most job growth for Tire Builders are Georgia, South Carolina, and Alabama.

Watch out if you plan on working in North Carolina, Ohio, or Iowa. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.

Do Tire Builders Make A Lot Of Money?

The average yearly salary of a Tire Builder ranges between $27,610 and $62,520. A Tire Builder median salary is $46,630.

How much do Tire Builders make in each U.S. state?

Annual Mean Salary by State

State	Annual Mean Salary
Oklahoma	$50,950
South Carolina	$50,370
Ohio	$49,690
Tennessee	$49,650
Indiana	$49,350
Alabama	$48,380
Virginia	$44,190
Georgia	$38,000
North Carolina	$37,290
Missouri	$36,530
Kentucky	$35,360
Pennsylvania	$34,390
Maryland	$34,070
Oregon	$31,840
Arizona	$31,510
Wisconsin	$31,120
South Dakota	$30,780
California	$30,630
Texas	$29,550
Florida	$28,620
Maine	$27,960

Tools & Technologies Used by Tire Builders

Although they’re not necessarily needed for all jobs, the following technologies are used by many Tire Builders:

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Data entry software

How to Become a Tire Builder

What kind of Tire Builder requirements are there?

How many years of work experience do I need?

Where Tire Builders Work

Related Careers

Those thinking about becoming Tire Builders might also be interested in the following careers:

• Bridge and Lock Tenders

References

Bureau of Labor Statistics

College Factual

O*NET Online

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