Tyre Vulcaniser Stationary Plant & Machine Operators

Different types of rubber coverings and inflated tubes used for specific vehicles and weather conditions such as winter and summer tyres, performance tyres, truck or tractor tyres.

Ensure that the necessary equipment is provided, ready and available for use before start of procedures.

Wear relevant and necessary protective gear, such as protective goggles or other eye protection, hard hats, safety gloves.

Adjust the pressure of the air bag inside the tyres.

Adjust the heating of the vulcanising machine according to the specified temperature, ensuring the placing of the tire in the tire mould is safe.

Apply the already shaped rubber patches onto the broken part of the tire by using a handroller and the correct rubber cement.

Measure the static and dynamic balance of tyres using sensors, bubble balancers and spin balancers, and adjust by fitting weights on the wheel to correct any unbalance and avoid vibrations, …

Clamp the tyre already placed in the mould, making sure the tyre remains clamped until the end of the vulcanization process.

Clean the completed tyres in order to prepare them for painting.

Coat the broken tyres on the inside by using rubber cement.

Evaluate the worn tyres and check at possible damages (cuts, cracks, etc) in order to determine possible retread.

Prepare tyres for vulcanization by building semi-raw rubber treads onto the already buffed tyre casings.

Use abrasive tools to grind the old tyre and to remove the worn tread, brush or spray a rubber solution to join the new and the old material, and fix …

Theoretical and practical applications of the science studying the action of displacements and forces on physical bodies to the development of machinery and mechanical devices.

Technique used to repair defective tyres, especially bicycle tyres, and consisting in grinding the area around the tear, applying a vulcanising solution and fixing a patch to seal the tear.

Technique used to repair tyres presenting minor tear such as nail perforation which consists in injecting a rubber solution in the tear to fill it and in subjecting the tyre …

Evaluate how much stock is used and determine what should be ordered.

Manually or automatically sort waste by separating it into its different elements.

Write records of the repairs and maintenance interventions undertaken, of parts and materials used, and other repair facts.

Pursue an effective use of warehouse space ensuring maximum efficiency while meeting environmental and budgetary goals.

Inspect the rebuffed and fully vulcanized tyres in order to detect if any flaws are still present.

Keep digital warehouse database up-to-date and multi-accessible.

Be able to operate pallet jack and similar motorised warehouse equipment, for loading and storage purposes.

Replace worn out or broken tyres of motor vehicles by using hand and power tools. Choose new tyres according to customer requirements and motor vehicle model.

Identify the customer's needs. Advise them on the right type of tyres and process payments.

Arrange and store goods in areas outside of customers display.