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

As a Body Prep Technician, responsibilities include body preparation, sanding, masking, surface finishing, primer and paint preparation on manufactured truck bodies and components within a production environment. You will prepare surfaces for primer and paint applications using hand tools, pneumatic tools, sanders and grinders; attach, align, and fit panels and related components during production and finishing operations; mask components to protect finished surfaces; inspect surfaces and units for finish quality and defects; apply primers and protective coatings; perform minor metal finishing and repairs; operate air tools, grinders, sanders, spray equipment, and related manufacturing tools safely; support time-sensitive production schedules; maintain clean work areas and follow PPE and safety procedures. Qualifications include 1+ years of experience in automotive bodywork, manufacturing, or related trades; proficiency with air tools, sanders, grinders, spray guns, welders; experience with body prep, masking, sanding, grinding, surface preparation, or finishing; experience in truck body manufacturing or related environments; experience preparing surfaces for industrial or automotive paint applications; experience with primers and coatings.