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What is a tire builder operator and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
2 min read
ScoreTire Builder OperatorUS Average
Salary
2.7

Avg. Salary $35,042

Avg. Salary $59,228

Diversity
6.1
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 1.54%

Asian 2.25%

Black or African American 25.09%

Hispanic or Latino 11.53%

Unknown 4.20%

White 55.38%

Gender

female 10.38%

male 89.62%

Age - 41
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 41
Stress level
5.4

Stress level is manageable

7.1 - high

Complexity level
7.5

Complexity level is challenging

7 - challenging

Work life balance
4.2

Work life balance is poor

6.4 - fair

Tire builder operator career paths

Key steps to become a tire builder operator

  1. Explore tire builder operator education requirements

    Most common tire builder operator degrees

    High School Diploma

    54.8 %

    Associate

    16.7 %

    Bachelor's

    11.9 %
  2. Start to develop specific tire builder operator skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Hand Tools86.27%
    Rubber Components13.73%
  3. Complete relevant tire builder operator training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 1-3 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New tire builder operators learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a tire builder operator based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real tire builder operator resumes.
  4. Research tire builder operator duties and responsibilities

    • Inspect and repair cured final products for abnormalities and repair for finish quality tires per customer satisfaction and ISO company standards.
    • Work with machines to build truck tires for the Michelin brand.
  5. Prepare your tire builder operator resume

    When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your tire builder operator resume.

    You can use Zippia's AI resume builder to make the resume writing process easier while also making sure that you include key information that hiring managers expect to see on a tire builder operator resume. You'll find resume tips and examples of skills, responsibilities, and summaries, all provided by Zippi, your career sidekick.

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  6. Apply for tire builder operator jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a tire builder operator job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average tire builder operator salary

The average tire builder operator salary in the United States is $35,042 per year or $17 per hour. Tire builder operator salaries range between $25,000 and $48,000 per year.

Average tire builder operator salary
$35,042 Yearly
$16.85 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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