The table below provides information about the number of workers in this occupation in various regions. It also provides information about the expected growth rate and future job openings.

Employment

Almost all tire building machine operators work for tire manufacturing companies.

Major employers:

• Tire manufacturers
• Tire stores

Outlook

Demand for this occupation is expected to show little to no change for the next several years. More tires are being imported from other countries and the machines used to create tires are more efficient. This means fewer tire builders are needed to create more tires each day.

Despite the declining number of jobs, openings will occur as current operators leave this occupation.

(CIS 100469)