{"schemaVersion":"1.0","exportedAt":"2026-05-15T12:39:39.826Z","occupation":{"soc":"51-9197.00","title":"Tire Builders","group":"Production","sector":"31-33","jobZone":2,"jobZoneInferred":false},"framework":{"version":"v.26.05","description":"","contextCovered":"This framework covers tire building, retreading, and recapping operations in a manufacturing facility, spanning hands-on tread application and hot rubber repair through production monitoring, quality assurance, and facility-level process leadership.","levels":{"emerging":{"label":"Emerging","statements":["Tire casing preparation steps — follow under direct supervisor guidance on a production floor retreading line.","Semi-raw rubber treads — apply to buffed tire casings using established protocols during supervised recapping operations.","Excess rubber and surface imperfections — identify and remove under close direction during basic retreading tasks.","Hot rubber materials — fill minor cuts and holes in tires following step-by-step safety instructions on the shop floor.","Hand tools and trim equipment — select and use correctly under direct oversight during introductory tire building tasks.","Tread alignment and placement — recognize common errors and report discrepancies to a lead builder during training shifts.","Production area safety rules — observe and apply consistently during early on-the-job learning in a tire manufacturing facility.","Operation and control sequences — execute pre-defined machine settings under supervision on standard tire building equipment.","Near-vision inspection of tire surfaces — perform basic visual checks for obvious defects during entry-level quality reviews.","Workplace instructions and verbal directions — listen actively and confirm understanding before beginning each assigned tire building task."]},"developing":{"label":"Developing","statements":["Semi-raw rubber tread application — complete independently on buffed casings at a consistent pace within a retreading production line.","Trimming operations — perform routinely on retreaded tires, reducing imperfections with minimal rework across familiar tire sizes.","Hot rubber repair materials — apply to cuts and holes in tires with controlled precision, adapting technique to varying defect depths.","Tire building machine controls — monitor and adjust operational parameters during standard runs to maintain output quality.","Tread and casing fit — evaluate through near-vision inspection and manual assessment, correcting alignment issues without supervisor intervention.","Multilimb coordination demands — manage simultaneously during repetitive tread-building cycles to sustain throughput on a production shift.","Defect patterns on tire surfaces — recognize and categorize consistently, initiating corrective steps within practiced retreading workflows.","Production records and shift logs — update using office suite or word processing software to document completed units and material usage.","Trunk strength and extent flexibility requirements — apply safely over sustained production periods by following ergonomic best practices on the floor.","Peer communication on process issues — engage in active listening exchanges to coordinate tire flow and minimize bottlenecks across a work cell."]},"proficient":{"label":"Proficient","statements":["Full retreading and recapping process — execute autonomously across the complete build cycle, handling non-standard tire sizes and complex tread profiles.","Hot rubber filling of cuts and holes — perform with high control precision on damaged tires requiring multi-layer repair under varying shop conditions.","Tread-to-casing bonding quality — assess independently through systematic inspection, diagnosing root causes of adhesion failures and implementing corrections.","Industrial control software interfaces — operate and troubleshoot on tire building equipment to maintain vulcanization parameters within specification.","Operations monitoring across multiple machines — conduct concurrently, detecting anomalies in pressure, temperature, or cycle time before defects occur.","Critical thinking in non-routine repair scenarios — apply to evaluate whether a tire casing meets safety thresholds or should be rejected from the retreat line.","Trim equipment settings and blade maintenance — optimize for different rubber compounds and tread patterns to sustain precision across full production shifts.","ERP or production management software — use to track material consumption, job status, and output metrics across an assigned section of the build floor.","Ergonomic and physical load management — model and advise on for tasks requiring static strength and arm-hand steadiness during extended tire building operations.","Quality standards and inspection criteria — apply consistently and document findings using spreadsheet software to support process improvement reviews."]},"advanced":{"label":"Advanced","statements":["Tire building production standards — establish and refine across the facility, integrating task requirements with throughput, safety, and quality goals.","Retreading and recapping workflows — redesign when process data reveals systemic inefficiency, leading cross-functional teams in implementing improvements.","New builder onboarding and skills development — lead by structuring hands-on training programs that progress learners from tread application through full vulcanization prep.","Defect reduction initiatives — drive organization-wide by analyzing production data in ERP and spreadsheet software to identify root causes and direct corrective action.","Equipment investment and industrial control system upgrades — evaluate and recommend by applying mechanical knowledge and production processing expertise to cost-benefit analyses.","Facility-wide safety culture — shape by formalizing cautiousness and stress tolerance expectations into standard operating procedures and performance accountability frameworks.","Presentation and reporting materials — develop using office suite and presentation software to communicate production performance outcomes to plant management and stakeholders.","Cross-departmental coordination on material supply and scheduling — direct using project management software to ensure uninterrupted tire building operations at scale.","Competency benchmarks for tire builder roles — author and maintain, calibrating proficiency expectations to evolving production technologies and industry retreading standards.","Strategic capacity planning for the production floor — lead by synthesizing operational monitoring data, workforce capability assessments, and market demand into actionable facility roadmaps."]}}},"sources":{"onet":"v30.2 (CC BY 4.0)","crosswalk":"https://skillscrosswalk.com","generator":"LER.me"},"attribution":"© EBSCOed"}