O*NET-SOC 51-9197.00

Tire Builders

Operate machines to build tires.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 2 – Some preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresSome previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation3
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Operation and Control2.B.3.h3.2508/2020
Operations Monitoring2.B.3.g3.1208/2020
Active Listening2.A.1.b3.008/2020
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a3.008/2020
Monitoring2.A.2.d3.008/2020
Judgment and Decision Making2.B.4.e2.7508/2020

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Manual Dexterity1.A.2.a.23.7508/2020
Arm-Hand Steadiness1.A.2.a.13.6208/2020
Control Precision1.A.2.b.13.6208/2020
Multilimb Coordination1.A.2.b.23.6208/2020
Finger Dexterity1.A.2.a.33.508/2020
Near Vision1.A.4.a.13.508/2020

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Build semi-raw rubber treads onto buffed tire casings to prepare tires for vulcanization in recapping or retreading processes.Core6408/2020
Trim excess rubber and imperfections during retreading processes.Core6508/2020
Fill cuts and holes in tires, using hot rubber.Core6408/2020

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Realistic7.011/2023
Conventional3.7911/2023
Investigative2.311/2023
Social1.111/2023
Artistic1.011/2023
Enterprising1.011/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.