Body Prep Technician - Manufacturing - Base Salary to 30.00/hour - Gallatin, TN

Job Description Job Description Body Prep Technician - Manufacturing - Base Salary to 30.00/hour - Gallatin, TN AllSearch Recruiting has a client that is a U.S.-based manufacturer producing premium truck bodies for landscaping, hauling, construction, equipment distribution, and agricultural applications. They are seeking a Body Prep Technician for their manufacturing facility in Gallatin, TN. This position is responsible for body preparation, masking, surface finishing, and paint preparation on manufactured truck bodies and related components within a production environment. Responsibilities: Perform body preparation, sanding, grinding, masking, and surface finishing on manufactured truck bodies and components Prepare surfaces for primer and paint application using hand tools, pneumatic tools, sanders, and grinders Attach, align, and fit panels, trim, and related components as needed during production and finishing operations Mask components and protect finished surfaces prior to paint application Inspect surfaces and completed units for finish quality, defects, runs, sags, and unpainted areas Apply primers and protective coatings in accordance with manufacturing specifications Perform minor metal finishing and repair work as needed during production Operate air tools, grinders, sanders, spray equipment, and related manufacturing tools safely and effectively Support time-sensitive production schedules within a fast-paced manufacturing environment Follow workplace safety procedures and utilize required PPE throughout production operations Maintain clean and organized work areas and equipment Qualifications: 1+ years of experience in automotive bodywork, manufacturing, or a related trade environment such as composites, plastics, construction, collision repair, industrial finishing, or metal fabrication Proficiency using air tools, sanders, grinders, spray guns, welders, and related shop equipment Experience with body prep, masking, sanding, grinding, surface preparation, or finishing work Experience in truck body manufacturing, trailer manufacturing, automotive manufacturing, or industrial fabrication environments Experience preparing surfaces for industrial or automotive paint applications Experience with primers, coatings, or finishing processes Compensation: Base salary in the 20.00 – 30.00/hour range 401k plan with 100% match up to 6% of salary (eligible after 1 year) Medical, dental, and vision insurance: 50% employer-sponsored employee-only coverage (eligible after 90 days) Company-paid life insurance (eligible after 90 days) Disability insurance: 50% employer-paid (eligible after 90 days) Annual reimbursement for eye exam and prescription glasses Supplemental short- and long-term disability insurance options (eligible after 90 days) Paid time off: 10 vacation days (80 hours) annually Paid holidays: 9 days annually Paid personal days: 4 annually (2 at 90 days; 2 at 180 days) $50/month cell phone reimbursement Tuition reimbursement (up to federal limit; eligible after 90 days) Gym membership reimbursement (50% or up to $40/month; eligible after 90 days) 1 paid volunteer day per year Company-provided uniforms Paid maternity/paternity leave (eligible after 90 days) Team member referral bonus program (up to $1,250) Team member purchase program (eligible after 90 days) #INDALL