Precision Wheel Inspector & Rework Operator

ENKEI America Inc.; Columbus, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

ENKEI America Inc. in Columbus, Indiana, is seeking a wheel quality inspector to visually inspect aluminum wheels, perform buffing rework, and document casting and defect data.

The role requires standing for long periods and working on a 12-hour rotating schedule, including every other weekend. The candidate should be comfortable handling parts up to 40–75 pounds and following documented work instructions for transfer to the warehouse.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Three to six months related experience and training preferred.
• Familiarity with defects is an important component of this position.
• About one month to learn all aspects of the job.

Responsibilities

• Regular attendance and presence at work as scheduled.
• Ability to work a 12-hour rotating schedule, including every other weekend.
• Load and unload wheel on/off various conveyor lines.
• Visually inspect wheel for surface imperfections (approximately 60 potential defects).
• Check face, exterior and interior diameters.
• Deburr wheel as necessary.
• Move good parts down production line; non-conforming parts onto fallout line.
• Document casting information; non-conforming information on all rejects parts.
• Parts that are non-conforming are placed on a pallet, tagged properly and inputted into computer data base for documentation (cast code, date, mold, and defect code).
• Buffing rework can be performed immediately.
• Final wheels are placed on pallets or container as specified by documented work instructions for transfer to warehouse.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading comprehension

Written communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Data entry software

Job description

ENKEI America Inc. in Columbus, Indiana, is seeking a wheel quality inspector to visually inspect aluminum wheels, perform buffing rework, and document casting and defect data.

The role requires standing for long periods and working on a 12-hour rotating schedule, including every other weekend. The candidate should be comfortable handling parts up to 40–75 pounds and following documented work instructions for transfer to the warehouse.