Tyre Fitters Job in Kollam

Kollam, Kerala Full Time Date: 31 May 2024

Job description

Tyre Installation: Mounting new tires onto vehicle wheels or rims using specialized equipment such as tire changers and wheel balancers. This involves removing old or worn tires, inspecting wheel rims for damage, and ensuring proper alignment and seating of the new tires. Balancing Tires: Balancing newly installed tires to ensure uniform weight distribution around the circumference of the wheel and tire assembly. This helps prevent vibrations, uneven tire wear, and steering issues caused by imbalances. Tire Repair: Inspecting tires for damage, such as punctures, cuts, or bulges, and determining the appropriate repair method. This may involve patching small punctures, plugging larger punctures, or replacing irreparable tires. Tire Rotation: Rotating tires at regular intervals to promote even wear and extend tire life. This involves moving tires from one position to another on the vehicle, such as rotating front tires to the rear and vice versa, or crossing tires diagonally. Tire Inflation: Checking and adjusting tire pressure to the manufacturer's recommended specifications using a tire pressure gauge and air compressor. Proper tire inflation helps optimize fuel efficiency, tire performance, and safety. Wheel Alignment: Assisting with wheel alignment procedures by preparing vehicles for alignment, such as positioning them on alignment racks and securing steering wheels, and performing basic alignment checks before and after alignment adjustments. Customer Service: Interacting with customers to assess their tire needs, provide recommendations on tire selection, answer questions about tire maintenance and repair, and address any concerns or issues they may have. Inventory Management: Maintaining inventory of tires, wheels, and related supplies, such as valve stems, wheel weights, and tire repair materials. This includes ordering new inventory, tracking stock levels, and organizing storage areas. Safety Compliance: Ensuring compliance with safety regulations and industry standards for tire installation, repair, and maintenance. Tyre fitters must follow proper safety protocols and procedures to prevent accidents, injuries, and damage to vehicles or equipment. Equipment Maintenance: Performing routine maintenance and calibration checks on tire fitting and balancing equipment to ensure they operate properly and accurately. This helps maintain the quality of tire services and prolong the lifespan of equipment