High School

Tire technicians need to be high school graduates. While in high school, students interested in this career should take courses in science and mathematics, including algebra and geometry; English courses that improve reading and writing skills; and shop or laboratory science courses that introduce measuring devices, electrical machinery, and electronic testing equipment. Training in typing will also allow tire technicians to quickly input and deliver information.

Postsecondary Training

Increasingly, many employers prefer applicants with postsecondary training in a field related to manufacturing or product testing. For example, some tire manufacturers require a two-year technical certificate or an associates degree in electronics for those seeking employment. You can receive this kind of training at a vocational school or a community or junior college.

Certification or Licensing

There are no certification or licensing requirements for tire technicians.

Take as many math and science classes as possible and participate in internships at tire manufacturers to gain introductory experience to the field.

Tire technicians must have good written and oral communications skills in order to relay results to other technicians, engineers, managers, and supervisors. They need to be skillful in writing reports and adept at reading and producing charts and graphs. They must also be familiar with computers and able to collect and record data accurately and precisely. Other important traits include attentiveness to detail and strong organizational skills.