Wheel Building Technician: Precision in Bike Production

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

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.