P1 Buffer

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Waterloo, WI, USA
In-Office
Entry level
Sports
The Role
The P1 Buffer smooths and refines bike frames, inspects for defects, logs quality concerns, and maintains a clean work environment.
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A bit about us 

Trek is an awesome place to work, with amazing benefits for all employees. We build only products we love, provide incredible hospitality to our customers, and change the world by getting more people on bikes. When you’re on our team, you’re taken care of, encouraged to learn and grow, and given lots of opportunities to do so. Give us your best, and we’ll give it right back. Sound pretty sweet? Then come join us!
 

Job Description

This role involves smoothing and refining the surfaces of painted bike frames using sandpaper, polishing compound, and a buffing tool. The P1 buffer is responsible for inspecting each frame, identifying minor surface defects, and removing them to ensure every bike meets Trek’s high-quality standards. 

What you’ll experience on the job: 

  • Sand and polish surface defects from bike frames 
  • Inspect frames for defects using Trek’s cosmetic guidelines 
  • Log and escalate quality concerns to leadership 
  • Maintain a safe and clean work environment by keeping shelves, pallet area, and workstations neat and complying with procedures, rules, and regulations 
  • Contribute to team efforts by accomplishing related tasks as needed 

What you’ll bring to the team: 

  • Ability to operate basic tools such as a buffer or sander 
  • Ability to identify and escalate quality issues 
  • Ability to lift, carry, or pull medium weights, up to 50 lbs 
  • Ability to do repetitious work 
  • Initiation of continuous improvement opportunities 

Positive attitude towards changes

Trek Benefits:

•    Flexible and fun company culture
•    Competitive health care
•    PPO & HDHP medical plan options, Dental insurance, Vision insurance
•    Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
•    Free life insurance & optional term life insurance
•    Competitive vacation package
•    401(k) with match and Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOP)
•    12 weeks of maternity leave with 100% pay
•    Flexible holiday schedule – 10 company holidays
•    Tuition Reimbursement up to $15,000! (Undergraduate & Masters programs)
•    Employee discounts on all product
•    Deep partner retail discounts



We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) Employer. Trek strictly prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws.  This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.


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Polishing Compound
Sandpaper
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The Company
HQ: Waterloo, WI
3,388 Employees
Year Founded: 1976

What We Do

Trek is a place where you’re valued for being you. If you’re really into bikes, that’s great. If you’re not (yet), that’s great too. Because there’s a lot more to Trek than bikes. Every person has a unique history and life experience to bring to the table. We respect that. It’s what makes us who we are. At Trek, there's only one standard you have to meet - love. Learn more of why Trek is a Great Place to Work: trekbikes.com/careers

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