Wheel Building Operator

Guardian Bikes; Seymour (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Guardian Bikes is hiring a Wheel Building Operator to assemble bicycle wheels from spokes, hubs, rims, and nipples in a fast-paced production environment. You will lace, tension, and true wheels, inspect components, and maintain a safe, clean workstation while meeting daily production goals.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, reading build instructions, basic math, and effective communication with teammates. Prior manufacturing experience is preferred; on-site position in Seymour, Indiana.

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.
• Strong attention to detail and quality workmanship.
• Ability to read and follow build instructions and diagrams.
• Basic math skills for measuring components.

Responsibilities

• Build bicycle wheels from spokes, hubs, rims, and nipples according to specifications.
• Lace, tension, and true wheels to ensure straightness and balance.
• Inspect components and finished wheels for quality issues.
• Maintain a steady pace to meet daily production goals.
• Follow safety protocols and keep workstation organized.
• Communicate quality or process concerns to teammates and leads.

Skills

Attention to detail

Read build instructions

Basic math

Manual dexterity

Team communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Job SummaryGuardian 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 ResponsibilitiesBuild bicycle wheels from individual components (spokes, hubs, rims, and nipples) according to build specifications and quality standardsLace, tension, and true wheels to ensure they are straight, round, and properly balancedInspect components and finished wheels to catch issues before they move down the lineMaintain a steady, fast pace to keep the line supplied and meet daily production goalsFollow safety protocols and keep your workstation, tools, and parts organized and ready to goCommunicate with teammates and leads about any quality or process concernsSupport other production or warehouse tasks as operational needs changeSkills & QualificationsEducation & ExperienceHigh school diploma or GED preferredPrior experience in manufacturing, assembly, warehouse, or production environments preferredExperience working with hand tools or power tools is a plusPhysical RequirementsAbility to stand for extended periods (up to a full shift)Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 lbsComfortable with repetitive bending, reaching, kneeling, and fine motor tasks (handling small parts and hardware)Sufficient hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity for precise assembly workVisual acuity sufficient to inspect parts and identify defectsSkills & AbilitiesStrong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanshipAbility to read and follow build instructions, diagrams, and work ordersBasic math skills for measuring and counting componentsAbility to work efficiently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven production environmentComfortable using basic hand tools and possibly pneumatic tools