Occupations/51-9197.00

Tire Builders

Operate machines to build tires.

High school

Usually a high school diploma, plus some experience or short training.

AI automation risk

74%

Higher automation risk

Human characteristics

19%

Fewer uniquely human demands

Task orientation

74%

Higher automation risk

A day in this job

  • Task

    Build semi-raw rubber treads onto buffed tire casings to prepare tires for vulcanization in recapping or retreading processes.

  • Task

    Trim excess rubber and imperfections during retreading processes.

  • Task

    Fill cuts and holes in tires, using hot rubber.

These are core tasks from O*NET. The wording didn’t clearly split routine from human, so they are listed without that label.

Core tasks

  1. 01Build semi-raw rubber treads onto buffed tire casings to prepare tires for vulcanization in recapping or retreading processes.
  2. 02Trim excess rubber and imperfections during retreading processes.
  3. 03Fill cuts and holes in tires, using hot rubber.

Model drivers (O*NET 1–5)

  • Repeating same tasks3.75
  • Degree of automation2.09
  • Time sitting1.09
  • Originality (ability)2.00
  • Conflict situations2.82
  • Hands-on objects/tools4.87
  • Outdoors / weather1.81
  • Disease exposure1.14
  • Decision freedom2.68

Top abilities

  • Manual Dexterity3.75
  • Multilimb Coordination3.62
  • Control Precision3.62
  • Arm-Hand Steadiness3.62
  • Trunk Strength3.50
  • Rate Control3.50
  • Near Vision3.50
  • Finger Dexterity3.50

Essential skills

  • Reading Comprehension2.25
  • Active Listening3.00
  • Writing2.00
  • Speaking2.62
  • Mathematics1.88
  • Science1.00
  • Critical Thinking3.00
  • Active Learning2.00
  • Learning Strategies2.00
  • Monitoring3.00

CIP matches

99.9999NO MATCH

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