Tire Retread Technician at Kal Tire
Date: 4 hours ago
City: Bridgewater, NS
Contract type: Full time
Description
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 Bridgewater, NS for a Temporary/Contract period.
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:
If shortlisted, you will be contacted by a member of our team with the potential for an on-site interview and a facility walkthrough so you can see the work environment before joining — please dress accordingly.
Our Inclusive Culture:
At Kal Tire, we're dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, included, and empowered to succeed. We believe in the strength of diverse perspectives and skills. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Candidates must be legally eligible to work for any Canadian employer to be considered for this position at this time.
Solving our customers’ automotive challenges and making a positive impact - It’s how we roll, and it’s been that way since Tom Foord opened the doors to Kal Tire in 1953 in beautiful Vernon, BC. Over the years, we’ve become a trusted partner for large and small industries and fleets across Canada. Our customers rely on our expertise, our make-it-happen approach to service, and our lineup of the most trusted tire brands in over 260 retail locations coast to coast. Kal Tire is also the largest truck re-treader in Canada, with 11 retread facilities across Canada and internationally, and has a state-of-the-art tire recycling facility in Chile, where 40% of the weight of scrap tires is recycled to return to mines as an alternative fuel. In addition, 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. Kal Tire offers a culture that fosters inclusion and respect. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices in compliance with the AODA and AMA. Accommodation requests can be made at any stage of the recruitment or employment process. Applicants are asked to make their needs/requirements known.
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 Bridgewater, NS for a Temporary/Contract period.
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.
- 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.
- Starting wage: $18.00 per hour.
- Full Time hours Sundays and holidays off
- Contract Position for up to 3 months.
- We offer a clear path for career advancement with wage increases along the way.
- Career growth: opportunities to advance into a permanent position.
- 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.
- Mechanical aptitude or experience working with tools or equipment.
- Ability to use PPE and follow safety procedures.
- Strong work ethic and reliability — attendance and teamwork are essential.
- Basic computer skills for recording production data.
- Valid driver’s license preferred.
If shortlisted, you will be contacted by a member of our team with the potential for an on-site interview and a facility walkthrough so you can see the work environment before joining — please dress accordingly.
Our Inclusive Culture:
At Kal Tire, we're dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, included, and empowered to succeed. We believe in the strength of diverse perspectives and skills. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Candidates must be legally eligible to work for any Canadian employer to be considered for this position at this time.
Solving our customers’ automotive challenges and making a positive impact - It’s how we roll, and it’s been that way since Tom Foord opened the doors to Kal Tire in 1953 in beautiful Vernon, BC. Over the years, we’ve become a trusted partner for large and small industries and fleets across Canada. Our customers rely on our expertise, our make-it-happen approach to service, and our lineup of the most trusted tire brands in over 260 retail locations coast to coast. Kal Tire is also the largest truck re-treader in Canada, with 11 retread facilities across Canada and internationally, and has a state-of-the-art tire recycling facility in Chile, where 40% of the weight of scrap tires is recycled to return to mines as an alternative fuel. In addition, 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. Kal Tire offers a culture that fosters inclusion and respect. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices in compliance with the AODA and AMA. Accommodation requests can be made at any stage of the recruitment or employment process. Applicants are asked to make their needs/requirements known.
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