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name: tyre-fitter
description: "Occupational skill for the role 'tyre fitter' (also: machinist, fitter and turner, tire fitter, tyre inspector, garage assistant, wheel machinist). Use when the user asks for typical tyre fitter work such as: Build semi-raw rubber treads onto buffed tire casings to prepare tires for vulcanization in recapping or retreading processes.; Fill cuts and holes in tires, using hot rubber.; Trim excess rubber and imperfections during retreading processes."
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# Tyre Fitter

Tyre fitters inspect, maintain, repair and fit tyres to vehicles. They advise clients on different tyre and wheel types. Furthermore they balance the tyres, verify that the wheels are aligned correctly and ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations.

## Core workflow

1. Build semi-raw rubber treads onto buffed tire casings to prepare tires for vulcanization in recapping or retreading processes.
2. Fill cuts and holes in tires, using hot rubber.
3. Trim excess rubber and imperfections during retreading processes.

## How to use this skill

- Read [references/profile.md](references/profile.md) for the occupation profile and scope.
- Consult [references/tasks.md](references/tasks.md) for the full task and activity inventory.
- Check [references/skills.md](references/skills.md) for essential vs. optional competences.
- Check [references/tools.md](references/tools.md) for the software commonly used in this role.

## Key competences (essential)

- balance tyres
- clean tyres
- ensure equipment availability
- inspect repaired tyres
- inspect worn tyres
- maintain technical equipment
- replace tyres
- sell tyres
- types of tyres

## Hot technologies

- Microsoft Outlook
- SAP software
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Project
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word

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*Sources: ESCO v1.2.1 (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/98c429ad-128e-467e-803a-9a6dc1ceed72), O*NET 30.3 (51-9197.00). See manifest.json for licensing/attribution.*