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Tire Builders
Production · SOC 51-9197
0.0% AI Exposure — Low
$57,390
Median Annual Salary
Average
O*NET Outlook
2,200
Proj. Annual Openings
20,770
Employment (OEWS 2025)
100/100
AI Resiliency Score
AI exposure from the Anthropic Economic Index (2025); salary from BLS; skills from O*NET. See /sources.
AI Exposure Analysis
AI Exposure0.0%
AI Resiliency100/100
Exposure BandLow
Sector Avg. Exposure0.8%
Top Skills
1.Operation and Control
2.Operations Monitoring
3.Active Listening
4.Critical Thinking
5.Monitoring
O*NET occupation profile
What this work involves
Operate machines to build tires.
Common titles: Buffer, Recapper, Retread Associate, Retread Technician, Retreader, Tire Assembler
Representative Tasks
- •Build semi-raw rubber treads onto buffed tire casings to prepare tires for vulcanization in recapping or retreading processes.
- •Trim excess rubber and imperfections during retreading processes.
- •Fill cuts and holes in tires, using hot rubber.
- •Place tires into molds for new tread.
- •Fit inner tubes and final layers of rubber onto tires.
Detailed Work Activities
- •Assemble tires.
- •Mount materials or workpieces onto production equipment.
- •Smooth surfaces with abrasive materials or tools.
- •Apply solutions to production equipment.
- •Align parts or workpieces to ensure proper assembly.
Tools & Technologies
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Employment Projections & AI Exposure
15
Occupations Shown
0.5%
Avg AI Exposure
1
Bright Outlook
Sector Comparison
| Metric | This Career | Sector Average |
|---|---|---|
| AI Exposure | 0.0% | 0.8% |
| Outlook | Average | 4% Bright |
| Median Salary | $57,390 | N/A |
| AI Resiliency | 100/100 | N/A |