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Wheel Refurbishing Technician - Wilkes Barre, PA

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company

Wilkes Barre, PAFull-time$21.5/hrSeen 3 days agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$21.5/hr
Location
Wilkes Barre, PA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Wheel Refurbishing Technician refurbishes commercial truck wheels at a Goodyear Commercial Tire & Service Center using manual and automated processes. The company provides training, and prior experience is not required. The schedule is Tuesday through Friday, 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with occasional Saturdays and Mondays. The posting states pay of $21.50 per hour, paid weekly, with overtime opportunities.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Wheel RefurbishingSteam CleaningShot BlastingPaintingProduct InspectionInventory ControlSafety ProceduresTeamworkInitiativeIndependent WorkLiftingStandingBendingSquatting

Qualifications

Must Be 18+Manufacturing ExperienceHigh School Diploma or GEDU.S. Work Authorization Without Sponsorship

Full job description

Now Hiring & Making On The Spot Offers!

Stating Pay: $21.50 Hourly + Weekly Pay & OT Opportunities

Shift: Tuesday - Friday 5:00 AM - 3:30 PM ( Occasionally Saturday's & Monday's)

We Welcome Walk In Interviews: Monday - Friday 9AM-1PM

Location: 1167 N Washington St, Wilkes Barre PA

We are a service and retreading market leader with over 200 Commercial Tire Centers and Truck Care Centers located across the United States. We have the unique ability to service the largest nationwide commercial fleets while also providing friendly hometown service to regional and local fleets. Our mission statement is 'SERVICE EXCELLENCE – ALWAYS'. Goodyear Commercial Tire & Service Centers (CTSC) are owned by Goodyear — which makes them uniquely qualified to offer you trusted tires, reliable services and powerful management tools to help you lower your operating costs. It's all part of Goodyear's Total Solution for commercial and off-the-road fleets.

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General Description:

As the Wheel Refurbishing Technician, you will be responsible for performing refurbishing of commercial truck wheels in a Goodyear Commercial Tire & Service Centers Commercial Tire facility through a series of manual and automated processes. This position does not require experience and the company will train in required skills.

**Responsibilities will include but not be limited to: **

  • Learn and perform wheel refurbishing process including: Steam cleaning product (wheels) of foreign materials, shot blasting product to remove rust and paint, Inspecting product for unsafe conditions.

  • Responsibility for product completion including approving or disapproving product.

  • Painting product with special paint and color for customer.

  • Maintain proper control of inventory to assure customer receives proper product.

  • Maintain daily/weekly/monthly/90 day's maintenance schedule and logbook.

  • Provide "Service Excellence - Always" to meet the service goals of the location.

  • Comply with all safety and liability guidelines and policies, including using protective safety equipment to ensure safe operation of machines.

  • Perform a variety of manual tasks for extended periods of time, which may include light and heavy lifting, including commercial tires and wheels, standing, bending, and squatting

Basic Requirements:

  • Must be at least 18 years of age.

  • No relocation is being offered for this position.

  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Previous manufacturing experience including shot blasting and painting.

  • High School Diploma or GED.

Candidate Criteria:

  • Commitment to follow all safety procedures and work in a safe manner.

  • Must be able to work in a results-oriented, fast-paced environment as part of a team.

  • Must be a self-starter and willing to take the initiative, able and willing to work without direct supervision, and be willing to attend appropriate training sessions.

Application Process

  • Within 5 minutes of applying, you'll get an email and text with a link to complete the prescreen questionnaire on any device.

  • If you pass, you'll receive an invitation to schedule a phone or in-person interview.

  • Your Goodyear application dashboard shows status updates and your recruiter's contact detail for assistance.

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GOODYEAR IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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