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Monro Muffler/Brake Plant Operator in Kingsport, Tennessee
Monro’s family of brands is one of the leading automotive service and tire dealers in the United States. We work on approximately five million vehicles a year, but with us, it is personal. Every guest is important, and every teammate is valued. That is our people-first approach.
Headquartered in our hometown of Rochester, New York, where our founder, Chuck August, opened his first store in 1957, we have grown to nearly 1,300 auto repair shops and tire dealers in 32 states from coast to coast. Monro powers 16 highly respected tire and auto service brands, supporting each company’s regional strength and community connections. From big cities to small towns to rural crossroads, you will find us in neighborhoods of every shape, size, and color.
Under the Monro banner, we are united TEAM, and share the same mission to bring our guests the highest quality tire and auto service in the industry.
Do you have what it takes to shape a better future for yourself and the automotive service industry? Our vision is to be America’s leading auto and tire centers, trusted by consumers as the best place in our neighborhoods for quality automotive maintenance and repairs. We’re looking for motivated individuals at every stage in their career who share our vision. Positions are available in our retail locations across our many brands, in field management, and in store operations at our Store Support Center in Rochester, New York. If you like helping others, if you enjoy being part of a team, solving problems, and building guest relationships, if you value honesty and integrity - we have a Destination for you at Monro.
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The Plant Operator is responsible for the retreading of commercial truck tires through series of manual and automated processes.
The hourly range for this role is minimum wage up to $21.80.
This role is eligible for additional compensation and incentives. Pay will be based on experience level.
Responsibilities
Responsible for all aspects of the retread manufacturing process to include inspections and evaluation of required tire repair, buffing tires, applying compounds, and curing
Inspect repaired/retreaded tires to determine any defects according to industry standards and specifications and make additional repairs as needed
Perform inspections on equipment used in repair/retread process and makes necessary repairs following manufacturer guidelines
Maintains standards of cleanliness, orderliness, and appearance of plant
Receives, unloads, and stores tires/retreads and related products
Adheres to all company and regulatory safety procedures and guidelines, including the use of protective safety equipment
Performs other duties as assigned and required by direct supervisor
Management Responsibility
The Plant Operator is an individual contributor to the team and operates under the general direction of the Retread Plant Manager
Education and Experience
High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of one month manufacturing or related experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge & Skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and produce quality products
• Ability to learn new processes
• Ability to interpret and execute instructions furnished in written, oral, and diagram formats
• Ability to take initiative in identifying problems, collecting data, and establishing facts in order to produce practical decisions and solutions
• Basic math skills
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
This job operates in a manufacturing environment at our Commercial Tire Center Tire facility. The job will have exposure to a moderate noise level, adverse weather conditions, chemicals, odors, dirt and dust.
Must be able to lift and stock merchandise and supplies up to 75 lbs.
Ability to safely use all machinery required in the retread process
Frequent standing and walking for long periods of time
Frequent reaching overhead and below the knees, including squatting, bending, stooping, kneeling, twisting
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
401K Retirement Plan with Company Match
Paid vacation
Paid Holidays
Your next Destination!
Growth Opportunity:
At Monro we’re committed to helping our teammates grow their career through the combination of coursework, demonstrating leadership skills and open opportunities. Our teammates receive on-the-job training, company sponsored certifications, as well as course curriculum in Monro University that empowers them to advance to the next level of their careers.
Monro, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.