Your profession: Vulcaniser and tyre mechanic (m/f)
Professional activities
Vulcanisers and tyre mechanics check, service and repair tubes, tires and wheels. They retrofit vehicles with special wheels and tyres, and check exhaust systems, brake systems and air conditioning. They replace defective parts and optimise the chassis. They also produce rubber linings and covers and maintain belts for conveyor systems.
Fields of work
Vulcaniser and tyre mechanics work in the fields of
- tyre technology
- chassis technology
- vulcanisation technology
They work
- in vulcanisation plants
- at tyre service stations
- in motor vehicle repair businesses and in vulcanisation plants
- in the tyre trade with repair or fitting service
The professional profiles are based on information from berufenet at the Federal Employment Agency and BIBB (Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training).