Auto Body Technician

Prep For Paint / Body TechnicianKen Garner Manufacturing is seeking a Prep for Paint / Body Technician to join our team in one of our production locations in Chattanooga, TN or Rural Hall, NC or Victoria, Texas. As a manufacturer of high tonnage deep-drawn parts, finished steel weldments, and counterweights for Heavy Equipment and Mobile Cranes for OEMs in heavy industries, we are looking for someone with experience in the machinery industry to join us.As a Prep for Paint / Body Technician, you will be responsible for preparing the equipment components that require painting and touch-up for finishing. You will also be responsible for applying topcoat to the equipment as necessary. This role is essential to the successful manufacture of our products and the candidate we are seeking must be detail-oriented, quality-minded, and comfortable working in a team environment.We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits package. Ken Garner Manufacturing is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace. All applicants are subject to pre-employment drug testing and a background check.ResponsibilitiesPrepare and sand equipment components to be painted before applying paint and primer materialsMasking and covering of surfaces that do not require painting or touch-up.Apply topcoat paint to equipment componentsOperate paint equipment such as paint guns and abrasive blasting equipmentPerform quality inspection on painted components and make necessary touch-upMaintain accurate log and documentation of painting activitiesCommunicate with production teams to ensure timely completion and delivery of products