Wheel Building Operator

Guardian Bikes; Seymour (IN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Guardian Bikes in Seymour, IN is seeking a dependable Wheel Building Operator to join our production team. You will build bicycle wheels from components, lace, tension, and true wheels to meet safety and quality standards.

You will inspect parts, maintain a steady pace to meet daily goals, and follow safety protocols while using hand tools and possibly pneumatic tools. This role supports other production tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing, assembly, warehouse, or production environments preferred.
• Experience with hand tools or power tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build bicycle wheels from spokes, hubs, rims, and nipples according to build specifications and quality standards.
• Lace, tension, and true wheels to ensure straight, round, and balanced finished wheels.
• Inspect components and finished wheels to catch issues before they move down the line.
• Maintain a steady, fast pace to meet daily production goals.
• Follow safety protocols and keep workstation, tools, and parts organized and ready.
• Communicate quality or process concerns with teammates and leads.

Skills

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Reading build instructions

Basic math

Team communication

Tool handling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Seymour, IN 47274, Position Type: Full Time, Job Summary

Guardian Bikes is a leading direct-to-consumer kids' bike brand, known for its patented SureStop brake technology and a mission to build the safest kids' bikes in the industry. Guardian is building a vertically integrated, AI-driven manufacturing and commerce company — we design, manufacture, fulfill, and sell directly from our U.S. factory floor to the customer's door. The company has grown from a small startup into a major brand, selling over a million bikes to families across the country.

We are seeking a dependable Wheel Building Operator to join our production team. In this role, you'll build bicycle wheels from the ground up, lacing spokes, hubs, and rims into finished wheels in a fast-paced production environment. Every wheel you build is the foundation of a safe, reliable ride, helping ensure each bike that leaves our facility meets the safety and quality standards Guardian is known for.

Key Responsibilities

• Build bicycle wheels from individual components (spokes, hubs, rims, and nipples) according to build specifications and quality standards
• Lace, tension, and true wheels to ensure they are straight, round, and properly balanced
• Inspect components and finished wheels to catch issues before they move down the line
• Maintain a steady, fast pace to keep the line supplied and meet daily production goals
• Follow safety protocols and keep your workstation, tools, and parts organized and ready to go
• Communicate with teammates and leads about any quality or process concerns
• Support other production or warehouse tasks as operational needs change

Qualifications: Skills & Qualifications

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Prior experience in manufacturing, assembly, warehouse, or production environments preferred
• Experience working with hand tools or power tools is a plus

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods (up to a full shift)
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 lbs
• Comfortable with repetitive bending, reaching, kneeling, and fine motor tasks (handling small parts and hardware)
• Sufficient hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity for precise assembly work
• Visual acuity sufficient to inspect parts and identify defects

Skills & Abilities

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship
• Ability to read and follow build instructions, diagrams, and work orders
• Basic math skills for measuring and counting components
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven production environment
• Comfortable using basic hand tools and possibly pneumatic tools