Production Technician

Laborup • Knoxville, TN

7d • $20 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

Production Technician openings are available across the shop at an industrial metal component facility in Mascot, Tennessee. Positions support material handling, assembly, component breakdown, cleaning and finishing, quality control, inspection, and other production activities. This is a full-time, direct-hire role with cross-training opportunities and room to advance into multiple production and technical roles.

The facility offers first- and second-shift schedules, Monday through Friday, with regular weekly overtime available. Base pay is $20–$22 per hour, depending on the role, department, experience, and shift, and employees are paid weekly. Interviews are taking place immediately, with final hiring decisions expected next week.

Requirements

• Manufacturing or industrial work experience.
• Comfort performing repetitive production work.
• Ability to use basic hand tools.
• Ability to read written work instructions.
• Basic math and measurement skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand throughout the workday.

Nice To Haves

• Mechanical disassembly experience.
• Industrial washing or shot blasting experience.
• Visual inspection experience.
• Precision measurement experience.
• Quality inspection background.
• Lean manufacturing exposure.
• Bearing or heavy industrial component experience.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble large industrial components using presses and hand tools.
• Wash and shot blast parts before inspection.
• Inspect surfaces for wear, damage, cracks, and reusable components.
• Verify part dimensions using gauges and precision measuring tools.
• Sort reusable and scrap parts according to standards.
• Safely operate industrial washers, blast cabinets, and support equipment.
• Lift, move, and stage heavy metal components throughout production.
• Perform routine equipment cleaning and basic preventative maintenance.

Benefits

• Cross-training in multiple production and inspection departments.
• Opportunities to advance into multiple production and technical roles.
• Regular weekly overtime available.
• Weekly pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed