OTR Tire Saw Technician

The OTR Tire Saw Technician supports tire development and warranty investigation activities by safely handling, moving, cutting, packaging, and disposing of large Off-The-Road (OTR) tires. This role requires operation of forklifts, overhead cranes, rigging equipment, specialized tire-cutting fixtures, and transportation equipment to prepare samples for engineering analysis.

Shift: 8am - 4:40pm
Hourly Rate: $23

Key Responsibilities

• Safely unload, move, and position large OTR tires using forklifts, cranes, and rigging equipment.
• Accurately mount and secure tires on specialized fixtures and band saw equipment to ensure precise sample preparation and cutting.
• Prepare tire sections according to engineering work requests and established procedures.
• Maintain sample identification and traceability throughout the preparation process.
• Transport and dispose of scrap tire materials using company truck and flatbed trailer.
• Properly secure loads using approved strapping and load-securing methods.
• Assist engineers with palletizing, packaging, and preparing tire samples for domestic and international shipment.
• Perform daily pre-use safety inspections of forklifts, overhead cranes, band saws, trailers, rigging equipment, and other assigned equipment.
• Conduct routine preventive maintenance activities and basic equipment upkeep as assigned.
• Identify, report, and document equipment deficiencies, maintenance requirements, and safety concerns.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment through daily housekeeping, scrap removal, and work area inspections.
• Follow all facility safety procedures, lockout/tagout requirements, equipment operating procedures, and quality standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience operating forklifts, overhead cranes, and rigging equipment.
• Ability to safely handle large, heavy materials in an industrial environment.
• Valid driver\'s license and ability to tow loaded trailers.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow work instructions accurately.
• Mechanical aptitude and commitment to safe work practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Forklift and crane certifications.
• Experience working with OTR tires, heavy equipment, manufacturing, or industrial operations.
• Experience with load securement, shipping, and material handling.
• Experience performing equipment inspections and preventive maintenance activities.

Benefits

Xpedient Logistics offers competitive wages, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits, paid time off, and paid holidays.

Xpedient Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Compensation details: 23 Hourly Wage

PI38f311adbb14-8