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Tire Retread Technician
@ Kal Tire
Orangeville, Ontario
Overview
Kal Tire is hiring Tire Retread Technicians at its re-manufacturing facility in Amaranth, ON, outside Orangeville. The role involves inspecting, buffing and preparing commercial tires for retreading on a weekend-only schedule of three 12-hour shifts, Friday to Sunday. The posting states a starting wage of $23.09 plus a $1.00 premium per hour, depending on experience, plus a monthly performance bonus and benefits.
Pay:
$24.09 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Inspect, buff and prepare tires for retreading
- Operate hand tools and machines in production
- Follow strict safety procedures and wear PPE
- Record production data
- Meet daily production goals as part of a team
Requirements summary:
- Mechanical aptitude or tool/equipment experience
- Ability to use PPE and follow safety procedures
- Strong work ethic, reliability and attendance
- Basic computer skills
- Valid driver's licence preferred
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · jobvite
- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-27
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-19
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Manufacturing & production |
| Hours per week | 36 |
| Schedule | weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Warehouse, Plant or factory |
| Position | Mostly standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Driver’s licence | preferred |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Performance bonus, Employee discount, Paid training |
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Kal Tire
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Full company description
Kal Tire is one of Canada’s largest independent tire dealers and one of North America’s largest commercial tire dealers. The company has warehouse facilities across Canada servicing over 280 Kal Tire retail and commercial stores. Kal Tire owns and operates seven truck tire retread facilities across Canada, plus five earthmover retreading facilities located in Canada, Chile, Ghana and Mexico. Kal Tire’s Mining Tire Group is an international leader in mining tire service and supply, servicing more than 150 mine sites across five continents. Founded in 1953 and still based in Vernon, British Columbia, Kal Tire’s steady expansion now employs nearly 7000 team members internationally. Guided by the Kal Tire AIMs, our team members strive to earn the trust of our customers by providing them with quality and value, in both service and products, that exceed their expectations. We also aim to support the careers of every team member through quality leadership, training and opportunities for advancement. At Kal Tire, we’re driven to provide customers with the best-in-class tires and service.
- LinkedIn followers
- 37,669
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 4,136
- Reported office locations
- 1540 Kalamalka Lake Road, Vernon, BC V1T 6N6, CA
- Business categories
- Customer Service
- Mining
- Retail
- Automotive Parts & Accessories Stores
- Retail and wholesale
- Other recorded names
- Kal Tire
- Specialties
- Retail Tires
- Commercial Truck Tires
- Passenger & Light Truck Tires
- Mining Tires
- OTR
- Warehouse & Distribution
- Retread
- and Customer Service
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Kal Tire is one of Canada’s largest independent tire dealers and one of North America’s largest commercial tire dealers. The company has warehouse facilities across Canada servicing over 280 Kal Tire retail and commercial stores. Kal Tire owns and operates seven truck tire retread facilities across Canada, plus five earthmover retreading facilities located in Canada, Chile, Ghana and Mexico. Kal Tire’s Mining Tire…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Retail |
| Company size | 5,001-10,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Vernon, BC |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1953 |
| Specialties | Retail TiresCommercial Truck TiresPassenger & Light Truck TiresMining TiresOTRWarehouse & DistributionRetreadand Customer Service |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 136 |
| View page |
Now Hiring: Weekend Only Team Members! Work 3 x 12-hour shifts (Fri-Sun) and earn $24.09/hr PLUS bonus + benefits.
Are you mechanically inclined and looking for a hands-on opportunity in manufacturing? Kal Tire is seeking Tire Retread Technicians to join our team at our re-manufacturing facility in Amaranth, ON just outside of Orangeville. As a Tire Retread Technician, you’ll play a key role in extending the life of commercial tires through the retreading process, helping reduce waste and support our commitment to sustainability. You’ll be part of a close-knit production team that values precision, safety, and teamwork.
What to Expect in This Role:
To help you decide if this role is the right fit, here’s what a typical day looks like:
- You’ll work in a manufacturing environment that can be warm, noisy, and fast-paced.
- You’ll be on your feet most of the day, using hand tools and machines to inspect, buff, and prepare tires for retreading.
- The work is repetitive but methodical, requiring patience and a strong attention to detail.
- You’ll wear protective gear (gloves, safety glasses, steel-toe boots) and follow strict safety procedures.
- You’ll be part of a supportive team that works together to meet daily production goals.
Training & Onboarding:
We know the first few months are crucial, that’s why we provide:
- Paid training, covering retread operations.
- Skill progression, through all parts of the tire remanufacturing process.
- Clear expectations and feedback at each stage of your training.
Pay & Benefits:
- Starting wage of $23.09 + $1.00 premium per hour dependent on experience. We offer a clear path for career advancement with wage increases along the way.
- Monthly performance bonus program.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Defined contribution pension plan and RRSP/DPSP matching.
- Employee discounts on tires and mechanical services.
- Career growth: opportunities to advance into Lead Hand, Team Lead, or Supervisor roles.
Schedule & Work Environment:
Friday - Sunday 12 hour Shifts
- No Shift Rotation.
This Job Might Be a Great Fit If You:
- Enjoy working with your hands and seeing tangible results from your work.
- Like structure, routine, and being part of a team that values quality and safety.
- Are physically active and comfortable standing for long periods.
- Take pride in detail-oriented, steady work in a production setting.
Requirements:
- Mechanical aptitude or experience working with tools or equipment.
- Ability to use PPE and follow safety procedures.
- Strong work ethic, reliability, attendance and teamwork are essential.
- Basic computer skills for recording production data.
- Valid driver’s license preferred.
To be considered for this position at this time, candidates must be legally eligible to work for any Canadian employer. A Canadian Criminal Record Check may be required for certain positions as part of the final stages of the hiring process. Kal Tire uses AI tools to support parts of recruitment, including but not limited to job posting and pre-screening. All interviews and hiring decisions are being made by Kal Tire’s hiring managers and recruiters. Kal Tire is committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, included, and empowered to thrive. We embrace diverse perspectives and welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences. If your qualifications align with the role, we'll connect with you to guide you through the next steps.
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