Manufacturing51-9197.00Specialization

Tire Builders

Operate machines to build tires.

$54,080
Median Pay
Less than 6 months
Training
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AI-Augmented

This is a specialization of

Production Workers

AI Impact Assessment

AI Resilience Score

Score 3/6: low AI task exposure, limited human advantage means AI will assist but humans remain essential

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How we calculated this:

AI Exposure
Low+2

2% of tasks can be accelerated by AI

Job Growth
Stable+1

+2% projected (2024-2034)

Human Advantage
Weak+0

EPOCH score: 8/25

Total Score3/6
Methodology: v2.0 - GPTs are GPTs / BLS / EPOCH Additive ScoringUpdated: 2026-01-09

Key Responsibilities

  • 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.

Education & Training

Typical Entry Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Time to Job Ready

0-1 years

Based on Job Zone 2. For formal education duration only, see education_duration.

Technology Skills

Microsoft ExcelPLC softwareERP systems (SAP)Production tracking

Key Abilities

Manual DexterityArm-Hand SteadinessControl PrecisionMultilimb CoordinationFinger DexterityRate ControlTrunk StrengthNear VisionExtent FlexibilitySelective Attention

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Compensation Details

$37,940
10th Percentile
$54,080
Median
$66,700
90th Percentile

Based on 20,660 employed workers

Also Known As

Automobile Tire Builder (Auto Tire Builder)Automobile Tire Recapper (Auto Tire Recapper)Bead BuilderBelt BuilderBelt Machine OperatorBufferCord Tire BuilderInjection Mold TechnicianInjection MolderInjection Molding Assembler

Data from O*NET 30.1 and BLS Occupational Employment Statistics

O*NET Code: 51-9197.00