Wheel Prep Technician

All Star Auto Lights; Huntington (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits within first 30 days

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Paid training

401(k) with up to 5% match

Job summary

All Star Auto Parts in Huntington, IN, is seeking a Wheel Prep Technician to join our team. This role focuses on prepping wheel refinishing, removing coatings in a three-step process, and operating related equipment on shift-based hours.

The position offers training on-site and requires the ability to lift 30–50 lbs, stand long periods, and perform wheel inspections with attention to safety and quality. Competitive benefits are provided after start.

Qualifications

• Able to lift 30–50 lbs continuously, 60 lbs on occasion.
• Able to stand for long periods of time.
• Welding experience recommended but not required; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Operate each piece of equipment per instructions.
• Thorough wheel inspection & quality control.
• Sand/dress cosmetic defects on face/backside of wheel(s).
• Weld necessary wheels-TIG welding (prior experience recommended)
• Heat/straighten wheels using wheel press.
• Some Mill work required
• Follow company safety policies, procedures, and good housekeeping practices.

Skills

Welding experience

Manual dexterity

Lift 30–50 lbs

Stand for long periods

Safety awareness

Tools

Wheel press

TIG welding

Wheel inspection tools

Job description

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Wheel Prep Technician

Huntington, IN, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1913

Wheel Prep Technician – Full Time

Objective: Looking for a dedicated individual to join our team as a Wheel Prep Technician. You will be assisting in the prepping of the wheel refinishing process. Objectives include removing wheel coatings in a 3-part process of using various pieces of equipment.

Hiring immediately – We will Train!

Hours:

7am - 330pm (First Shift)

3pm - 11:30pm (Second Shift)

11pm - 730am (3rd Shift)

Minimum Requirements:

• Able to lift 30 – 50 lbs. continuously, 60 lbs. on occasion.
• Able to stand for long periods of time.

Tasks:

• Operate each piece of equipment per instructions.
• Thorough wheel inspection & quality control.
• Sand/dress cosmetic defects on face/backside of wheel(s).
• Weld necessary wheels-TIG welding (prior experience recommended)
• Heat/straighten wheels using wheel press.
• Some Mill work required
• Follow company safety policies, procedures, and good housekeeping practices.

Required PPE: Steel toed footwear with slip guard, safety glasses, hearing protection, proper gloves and respirator (all PPE with exception of footwear will be provided).

Working Conditions: Temperatures can range from 65 degrees in the winter to approximately 95 degrees in the summer.

Experience:

• Weld experience recommended but not required.
• We will train!

About Us

All Star Auto Parts was acquired by TERREPOWER (formerly BBB Industries) in August 2024 and is now the Collision Business Unit. We specialize in remanufacturing auto lights and wheels and supplying high-quality aftermarket products in the collision and repair industry. We offer opportunities for career growth, competitive pay, benefits within the first 30 days, paid time off, paid company holidays, paid training, and 401(k) with up to 5% match.

For over 35 years, TERREPOWER (formerly BBB Industries) has been a leader in sustainable manufacturing. Founded in 1987 in Daphne, Alabama by the Bigler family, TERREPOWER began as a small regional remanufacturer of starters and alternators. Our commitment to quality and innovation quickly earned us a reputation as a trusted name in the automotive industry.

Today, TERREPOWER has expanded its footprint into over 90 countries and sustainably manufactures and supplies parts such as alternators, starters, EV batteries, solar solutions, auto lights and wheels, and more. TERREPOWER has expanded its footprint to over 90 countries.

As we move forward under the TERREPOWER name, we remain committed to the same values that have always defined us: entrepreneurship, teamwork, customer-centered, sustainability, safety.

Why Join Us?

When you join our team, you become part of a company that is redefining how essential products are made, reused and repurposed to reduce waste and maximize resources.

Here’s what sets us apart:

• Purpose-Driven Work – Every day, your work will contribute to extending the useful life of essential products, keeping vehicles on the road and critical systems running.
• Innovative Mindset – We encourage creative problem-solving and bold ideas to push the boundaries of what is possible.
• Global Reach, Local Impact – With operations in North America and Europe, we have a global presence but remain deeply connected to the communities we serve.
• Growth & Development – Whether you’re on the production floor, in engineering, or part of our corporate team, we invest in your success through training, mentorship, and career advancement opportunities.
• A Culture of Collaboration – Rooted in teamwork and shared values, our employees work together to tackle challenges and drive meaningful change.

TERREPOWER is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, pregnancy, age, veteran status, religion, national origin, genetic information, disability unrelated to the ability to perform a job, sexual orientation, or transgender status to the extent protected by law. We believe that diversity drives innovation and success.