Builds Operator - 1st Shift (Mon - Thurs 4a-2p)

80/20 Llc; Columbia City, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 2,066,000 - 2,617,000; Full time

Job summary

80/20 Llc in Columbia City, IN 46725, USA is hiring a Builds Operator to assemble customer orders from raw parts and materials according to drawings.

You will prep materials, build and ship completed projects, assist with design and delivery of exhibits, and coordinate with other departments and customers. The role requires reading drawings, strong math, tape measure skills, and the ability to stand all day.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Read and understand work instructions and communicate with colleagues.
• Strong math skills and ability to read fractions/decimals.
• Ability to read a tape measure and use hand/air tools.
• Forklift license or ability to obtain one.
• Able to stand, twist, bend, squat, stoop, kneel and lift 40 lbs for a 10-hour day.

Responsibilities

• Read drawings to assemble orders to customer specifications.
• Assist with prepping materials for builds.
• Build, assemble, and ship completed projects.
• Help with designing, building, installation, and deliveries of exhibits and projects.
• Troubleshoot errors on projects.
• Communicate with other departments, customers and distributors as needed.
• All other duties as deemed necessary.

Skills

Reading drawings

Mathematics

Tape measure reading

Forklift license

Lift 40 lbs

Verbal communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Air tools

Tape measure

Job description

Job Category: Labors and Helpers

Requisition Number: BUILD001923

• Posted : October 4, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Columbia City, IN 46725, USA

Description

Position Description:

The Builds Operator is a vital part of the Builds team. They take raw parts, pieces and other materials and construct the customer’s order to their specifications. This individual collaborates with other 80/20 Build Operators when needed and is responsible for the accurate completion of their assigned projects. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Accurate and efficient reading and interpretation of drawing to assemble orders to the customer’s specifications
• Assisting with prepping materials for a build (loading fasteners, installing T-slot covers, etc.)
• Building, assembling, and shipping completed project
• Helps with the designing, building, installation, and deliveries of various 80/20 exhibits, demonstration units, and special projects.
• Troubleshoots errors on projects
• Communicates with other departments, customers and distributors when needed
• All other duties as deemed necessary

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Read and understands work instructions, procedures and verbally communicate with other employees.
• Strong math skills (add, subtract, divide, multiply) and can understand fraction and decimal conversions.
• Can accurately read a tape measurer and work with various air and hand tools.
• Has or will be able to obtain a forklift license
• Is able to stand, twist, bend, squat, stoop, kneel and lift 40 lbs. on a continuous basis for an 10-hour work day.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 or more years of experience building small to large projects with hand and mechanical tools in a production or manufacturing environment or previous knowledge/experience building with 80/20 products.
• Superior understanding of 80/20 products, their functionality and purpose.

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better.

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