Paint & Surface Prep Technician
- Location
- Knoxville, Tennessee, United States
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
About the job
We’re hiring Paint & Surface Prep Technicians to prepare metal parts and components before they move into the painting process. This is a hands-on production role where you’ll clean, sand, mask, plug, and inspect parts to make sure they are ready for paint. You’ll also help move and hang parts, remove debris or excess water, and check finished pieces for quality. Previous manufacturing experience is helpful, but not required . This can be a good fit for someone with experience in general labor, automotive work, body shop prep, warehouse work, painting, or another hands-on environment.
What makes this role great:
- Entry-Level Friendly: Previous paint or manufacturing experience is helpful, but not required
- Hands-On Work: Prepare real production parts using sanding, masking, cleaning, and inspection techniques
- Learn New Skills: Gain experience in industrial paint preparation and manufacturing
- Variety of Work: Prep, inspect, move, and organize parts throughout the paint process
- Long-Term Opportunity: Full-time, direct-hire position with room to grow
Job Details:
• Hiring for 2nd shift • $19/hr • Full time, direct hire. Requirements What You’ll Do
• Clean, sand, mask, and plug parts before painting • Inspect parts for defects and proper preparation • Remove excess water, dust, and debris • Hang and position parts using an overhead hoist • Check finished parts for basic quality standards • Help keep the work area clean and organized • Follow all safety and production procedures Qualifications Required
- Dependable and willing to learn
- Comfortable working with your hands
- Able to follow written and verbal instructions
- Comfortable standing for long periods
- Ability to lift up to approximately 35 lbs
- Willingness to work overtime when needed
Preferred
- Previous manufacturing or production experience
- Paint prep, body shop, sanding, or masking experience
- Forklift or material handling experience
- Experience using overhead hoists
- Previous quality inspection experience
From Laborup's careers page (Workable), checked 29 Oct 2026.
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Posted 23 Oct 2026 · checked 29 Oct 2026 · Report this job