Will “Builder Operator” be Replaced By Robots? 🤔

Job Description

Operate machines to build tires.

Job Details

• The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 51-9197.00
• The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 42,230.00
• The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 20.00
• Currently, there are 22,280 people on this job

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Tire Builders”.

Also Known As…

• Tire Builders
• Tire Builder
• Tire Assembler
• Splicer
• Retreader
• Retread Builder
• Recapper
• Press Operator
• Buffer Operator
• Buffer
• Tube Building Machine Operator
• Tube Builder
• Tread Builder
• Tread Booker
• Tire Vulcanizer
• Tire Retreader
• Tire Repairman
• Tire Recapping Machine Operator
• Tire Recapper
• Tire Rebuilder
• Tire Mounter
• Tire Molder
• Tire Maker
• Tire Layer
• Tire Finisher
• Tire Fabricator
• Tire Curer
• Tire Builder Operator
• Splicing Machine Operator
• Skiver
• Sheeter
• Retread Technician
• Retread Operator
• Passenger Tire Builder
• Orbitread Operator
• Molded Goods Operator
• Mold Technician
• Lead Vulcanizing Operator
• Lead Injection Mold Technician
• Lap Machine Tender
• Cushion Gum Applicator
• Cord Tire Builder
• Capper
• Builder Operator
• Blow Mold Technician
• Belt Machine Operator
• Belt Builder
• Bead Builder
• Automobile Tire Builder
• Auto Tire Recapper

Tasks for “Builder Operator”

• Depress pedals to rotate drums, and wind specified numbers of plies around drums to form tire bodies.
• Position ply stitcher rollers and drums according to width of stock, using hand tools and gauges.
• Trim excess rubber and imperfections during retreading processes.
• Inspect worn tires for faults, cracks, cuts and nail holes, and to determine if tires are suitable for retreading.
• Wind chafers and breakers onto plies.
• Activate bead setters that press prefabricated beads onto plies.
• Depress pedals to collapse drums after processing is complete.
• Rub cement sticks on drum edges to provide adhesive surfaces for plies.
• Measure tires to determine mold size requirements.
• Roll hand rollers over rebuilt casings, exerting pressure to ensure adhesion between camelbacks and casings.
• Clean and paint completed tires.
• Brush or spray solvents onto plies to ensure adhesion, and repeat process as specified, alternating direction of each ply to strengthen tires.
• Position rollers that turn ply edges under and over beads, or use steel rods to turn ply edges.
• Pull plies from supply racks, and align plies with edges of drums.
• Roll camelbacks onto casings by hand, and cut camelbacks, using knives.
• Start rollers that bond tread and plies as drums revolve.
• Fill cuts and holes in tires, using hot rubber.
• Fit inner tubes and final layers of rubber onto tires.
• Align treads with guides, start drums to wind treads onto plies, and slice ends.
• Cut plies at splice points, and press ends together to form continuous bands.
• Build semi-raw rubber treads onto buffed tire casings to prepare tires for vulcanization in recapping or retreading processes.
• Place tires into molds for new tread.

Related Technology & Tools

• Beta thickness gauges
• X ray inspection machines
• Tire building drums
• Automatic tire building machines TBM
• Wheel balancers
• Mill feed conveyors
• Screw-type extruders
• Tire band building machines
• Curing presses
• Robotic assembly machines
• Rubber slab cutters
• Hydraulic presses
• Tire building machines
• Common industrial protocol CIP software
• Bead flipping machines
• Calendering machines
• Belt conveyors
• Transfer rings
• Mechanical presses
• Steel rods
• Floor scales
• Guillotine cutters
• Power saws
• Paint brushes
• Utility knives
• Adjustable handwrenches
• Programmable automation controllers PAC
• Bead setters
• Tire stitchers
• Tread servicers
• Manual tire building machines TBM

• Programmable logic controller PLC software
• Microsoft Word
• Web browser software
• Microsoft Excel
• Data entry software