Laborup

Production Technician

Laborup  •  $18/hr  •  Jefferson City, TN (Onsite)  •  4 hours ago
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Job Description

The Production Technician plays a vital role in preparing used large metal industrial components for the inspection and remanufacturing process. This is hands-on, physically demanding work, disassembling, washing, and shot blasting heavy parts using industrial equipment to ensure they are clean and ready for quality assessment.

It’s an active, detail-focused role ideal for dependable individuals who enjoy manual work and want to contribute to something that matters. You’ll also have the opportunity to cross-train, grow your skills, and earn consistent raises and responsibility over time.

We offer competitive starting pay, industry-leading benefits from day one, and clear advancement opportunities through cross-training and certification. This is stable, year-round work in a supportive environment, ideal for dependable individuals who are ready to contribute and make an impact.

Compensation

  • $18/ hr (weekly pay)
  • Overtime: Mandatory every Saturday, 8 hour shift

Shift

  • Morning Shift: 5am - 2pm
  • Monday - Friday

Direct Hire

  • This is a full time, direct hire position, not temp

Benefits

  • Full benefits
  • Medical, dental, vision, 401k
  • Paid time off, holidays, and personal leave

Responsibilities

  • Disassembly – Safely disassemble used industrial metal components using hydraulic presses and hand tools for downstream processing.
  • Washing & Shot Blasting – Operate industrial washers and shot blasting machines to remove contaminants and prepare parts for inspection.
  • Visual Awareness – Monitor part condition and cleanliness to ensure components are properly prepared before passing to the inspection team.
  • Tool & Machine Setup – Adjust and maintain washer chemistry and shot blaster settings to meet cleaning specifications.
  • Material Handling – Safely lift, move, and position heavy metal components throughout the disassembly and washing process.
  • Preventive Maintenance – Perform routine maintenance and upkeep on wash and blast equipment to ensure proper function and reduce downtime.
  • Training & Mentorship – Assist in onboarding new associates by modeling proper techniques and promoting a culture of quality and accountability.
  • Continuous Improvement – Engage in lean initiatives to enhance inspection processes, reduce waste, and improve overall product flow.

Requirements

Qualifications

Basic

  • Manufacturing – Manufacturing or quality-focused experience preferred
  • Short-Cycle – Ability to perform repetitive or short-cycle work.
  • Inspection Skills – Familiarity with dimensional and visual quality inspection
  • Tool Proficiency – Comfortable using hand tools, presses and industrial cleaners
  • Communication & Teamwork – Strong verbal and written communication
  • Math & Reading Skills – Follow written procedures and perform basic math

Physical

  • Ability to stand for extended periods
  • Ability to perform repetitive or short-cycle work.
  • Frequent lifting, walking, reaching, pushing, and handling.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Moderate twisting and bending.

Environmental

  • Loud manufacturing floor with exposure to metals, lubricants, and process chemicals
  • Seasonal variation in temperature (cold/heat)

Benefits

  • Full benefits
  • Medical, dental, vision, 401k
  • Paid time off, holidays, and personal leave
Laborup

About Laborup

Laborup is the #1 AI powered talent platform for America’s industrial workforce. We use AI to create jobs, not take them away. We help HR and plant leaders hire and keep the skilled workers who keep plants running: machinists, welders, maintenance techs, operators, industrial electricians, and engineers. USA Today called us the “LinkedIn for blue collar workers,” and Forbes profiled our work in “How AI Is Solving America’s 1 Trillion Dollar Manufacturing Labor Crisis.”

Today we work with manufacturers from 50 person shops to large public companies with tens of thousands of employees, and the story is the same everywhere. It is hard to find talent, hard to keep good people, and staffing costs keep rising. In a market where filling critical industrial roles can take months and turnover is constant, Laborup helps teams move qualified workers from first contact to on site interview in days instead of weeks and keep them on the floor longer.

Most of the workers our customers need are not on LinkedIn or the usual job boards. Laborup uses AI to find this hidden workforce, call and text them, screen and qualify them, build real profiles, and match them directly to the plants and roles where they can succeed. For workers, that means real, permanent roles at serious manufacturers, not one off gigs. For companies, it is durable infrastructure for hiring and retention at scale in a labor market that will stay tight for years.

We work across nuclear, defense, and advanced manufacturing, as well as sectors like aerospace, automotive, and food production. Teams that use Laborup hire 5 to 10 times faster, see around 3 times better retention, and cut cost per hire by up to 50 to 70 percent. That turns into fewer empty shifts, fewer missed orders, more stable teams, and more capacity without more headache.

We are building the modern talent system for America’s industrial base with a simple long term goal: put a billion industrial workers to work in good jobs that matter.

Industry
Retail & Ecommerce
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Knoxville
Year Founded
Unknown
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