Tire Compounding Lab Technician
Join our innovative team and play a key role in shaping the quality and performance of cutting-edge compounds. We're looking for a hands-on, detail-oriented professional to drive excellence in our production process, helping us push the boundaries of performance and quality.
As a Tire Compounding Lab Technician, you’ll play a vital role in setting up, maintaining, and operating our materials and compounding lab equipment. Your responsibilities will include keeping compound production running smoothly, checking material quality, and working with your team to produce and test bicycle tires efficiently.
We’re looking for someone dependable, detail-oriented, and committed to following safety protocols. A willingness to learn, grow, and collaborate effectively with others is essential for success in this role
HOW YOU'LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE
1. Perform mixing operations and make modifications as needed to improve processing
2. Performing a variety of physical, mechanical, and chemical tests on compounds and vulcanizates
3. Execution of compound production control and release
4. Perform thorough inspections of incoming rubber materials to confirm quality and compliance with specifications.
5. Determination of standard values for production compounds
6. Monitor machinery and properly adjust machine settings to maintain optimal operating conditions
7. Collaborate with the tire-building team to support seamless integration of compounds into the final product.
8. Maintain a strong focus on safety by adhering to all health and workplace regulations
WHAT YOU NEED TO WIN
9. Technical Education as CTA or PTA
10. (Preferred) At least 1 year in compounding manufacturing
Physical Demands
11. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel, to reach with hands and arms, and to talk and hear
12. Must be capable of climbing up and down a ladder/stairs several times per shift
13. Mobility throughout the facility
14. Employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop, kneel, walk, or crouch
15. Employee must lift and/or move up to 10kg unassisted on occasion
16. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus
If you're detail-oriented, safety-conscious, and excited to contribute to world-class cycling innovation, we’d love to hear from you.