Production Technician

Laborup; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Laborup is hiring at our Mascot, TN production facility for multiple production support roles across 1st and 2nd shifts. We offer direct-hire, cross-training, and opportunities for advancement with regular overtime. Pay varies by role and shift, with base pay listed between $19 and $23 per hour and weekly pay.

Roles include material handling, assembly, component breakdown, cleaning and finishing, quality control, and inspection. We interview immediately with decisions expected next week.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing or industrial work experience.
• Able to perform repetitive production work.
• Able to read written work instructions.
• Basic math and measurement skills.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and stand during the workday.
• Lean manufacturing exposure and related preferences can be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble parts using presses and hand tools.
• Clean components with washing and shot blasting.
• Inspect surfaces for wear, damage, or reuse.
• Measure parts with gauges and precision tools.
• Classify components as reusable or scrap.
• Operate equipment such as industrial washers and blast cabinets safely.
• Handle materials by lifting and staging heavy metal components.
• Perform routine cleaning and basic preventative maintenance.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Repetitive work

Read work instructions

Basic math & measurement

Lift 50 pounds

Stand for long hours

Tool handling

Job description

Overview

We’re hiring across the shop at our industrial metal component facility in Mascot, TN, with full-time openings in material handling, assembly, component breakdown, cleaning and finishing, quality control, inspection, and other production support roles.

Opportunities are available on both 1st and 2nd shift, with regular overtime available for those who want additional hours.

Pay varies based on the specific role, department, experience, and shift. We can walk you through the available positions, schedules, and compensation once we connect by phone.

This is a stable, growing operation with direct-hire opportunities, cross-training, and room to advance into multiple production and technical roles.

We’re interviewing immediately, with final hiring decisions expected next week.

Why Join Us

• Direct Hire: Full-time employee from your first day.
• Cross Training: Learn multiple production and inspection departments.
• Stable Schedule: Consistent manufacturing work with regular overtime available.

Compensation

• Base Pay: $19 - $23 / hr (depending on role and shift)
• Overtime: Available weekly
• Weekly Pay
• Full-time Direct Hire Position

Hiring on 1st and 2nd Shift

• 1st Shift: Monday-Friday | 5:00 AM - 1:30 PM (majority of openings)
• 2nd Shift: Monday-Friday | 2:30 PM - 11:00 PM

Responsibilities

• Disassemble Parts: Break down large industrial components using presses and hand tools.
• Clean Components: Wash and shot blast parts before inspection begins.
• Inspect Surfaces: Identify wear, damage, cracks, and reusable components.
• Measure Parts: Verify dimensions using gauges and precision measuring tools.
• Classify Components: Sort reusable and scrap parts according to standards.
• Operate Equipment: Run industrial washers, blast cabinets, and support equipment safely.
• Handle Materials: Lift, move, and stage heavy metal components throughout production.
• Maintain Equipment: Perform routine cleaning and basic preventative maintenance tasks.

Qualifications

Required

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

Preferred

• 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