Metal Finisher

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Manufacturing Paint Preparation Finisher

Job Description

This role focuses on preparing truck parts and components for painting by performing sanding, grinding, taping, and related finishing tasks in a manufacturing environment. You support the painting process through careful disassembly, surface preparation, and quality inspection to ensure a high-quality finish on cabs, truck bodies, and associated parts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare parts for painting by sanding, taping, and caulking truck components according to established procedures.
• Use basic hand tools and cleaning equipment to support paint preparation and finishing activities.
• Disassemble truck components, including parts, cabs, and truck bodies, in preparation for painting.
• Grind and sand metal surfaces of parts, cabs, and truck bodies to achieve proper surface condition prior to painting.
• Perform visual quality inspections on parts before and after painting to ensure they meet required standards.
• Remove parts from the paint line and handle them safely to avoid damage and maintain finish quality.
• Assist with general production tasks related to assembly, metal finishing, and preparation as needed.
• Accurately read and use a tape measure to verify dimensions and ensure parts meet specifications.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area to support efficient production and safe operations.

Essential Skills

• At least 6 months of experience in manufacturing or equivalent hands-on production environment.
• Ability to perform sanding, grinding, blasting, and polishing on metal and other surfaces.
• Experience with auto body or painting work, including preparation and finishing of parts.
• Proficiency in visual inspection to identify surface defects and quality issues.
• Ability to safely operate grinders and other basic hand tools.
• Capability to read and use a tape measure accurately.
• General production and assembly experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Metal finishing skills, including grinding and sanding to prepare surfaces for paint.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience in auto body repair, refinishing, or industrial painting environments.
• Experience in sanding, blasting, and polishing for surface preparation.
• Experience working on truck bodies, cabs, or similar large assemblies.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced production environment with repetitive tasks.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality finished parts.

Why Work Here?

January 1, 2026, team members working 30 or more hours per week after 30 days of continuous employment are eligible for paid parental leave, providing two consecutive weeks at 60% of regular pay for birth, adoption, or placement of a child, and available to both birth and non-birth parents, including domestic partners. The focus on job stability, strong benefits, and supportive policies creates a work environment that values long-term growth, financial well-being, and work-life balance.

Work Environment

This position operates in a manufacturing facility focused on truck components and paint preparation. The standard shift runs Monday through Thursday from 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM, providing a consistent schedule with extended workdays. You work around paint lines, metal finishing equipment, grinders, sanding tools, and general production machinery in an industrial setting. The environment requires adherence to safety practices, proper use of personal protective equipment, and comfort with standing, moving, and handling parts throughout the shift.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Murfreesboro, TN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $25.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Murfreesboro,TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 11, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

\nCompany Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.