Surface Prep - 1st Shift

NABRICO Marine Products; Gravelotte (TN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and paid time off

Safety-focused work environment

Job summary

NABRICO Marine Products is seeking a Surface Prep Technician for the Ashland City, TN area. You will prepare steel materials and fabricated components for welding, painting, and final assembly, grinding away surface imperfections with grinders and hand tools.

A strong work ethic and safety focus are essential in our fast-paced manufacturing environment. The role offers growth within a leading inland barge and marine products manufacturer, with opportunities to contribute to quality and safety

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, construction, fabrication, grinding, or industrial settings preferred.
• Able to safely operate grinders, hand tools, and power tools.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Prepare steel materials, assemblies, and fabricated components for welding, painting, and final production processes.
• Operate grinders and other hand tools to remove slag, weld spatter, burrs, rust, and surface imperfections.
• Clean and prepare metal surfaces according to production requirements and quality standards.
• Inspect work areas and completed surfaces to ensure quality expectations are met.
• Assist welders, fitters, and other production personnel as needed.
• Move materials and maintain a clean, organized work area.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Attention to detail

Safety-focused

Tools

Grinders

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

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Surface Prep - 1st Shift

Product Surface Prep Ashland City, TN, Ashland City, TN, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1113

NABRICO Marine Products is seeking a safety-focused Surface Prep Technicianto join our team in Ashland City, Tennessee. In this role, you will prepare steel materials and fabricated components for welding, painting, and final assembly by grinding, cleaning, and removing surface imperfections. Successful candidates will have a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a commitment to maintaining quality and safety standards in a manufacturing environment.

This position is an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in building a career in manufacturing, fabrication, or marine construction.

About NABRICO Marine Products

NABRICO Marine Products is a leading manufacturer of inland barges and marine products serving the U.S. inland waterway system. Our products help transport essential commodities including grain, coal, aggregates, petroleum products, fertilizers, chemicals, and other liquid cargoes throughout the nation's waterways.

In addition to manufacturing dry cargo and tank barges, NABRICO Marine Products is the largest U.S. manufacturer of fiberglass hopper barge covers and produces a complete line of marine deck hardware, including hatches, castings, and winches for towboats and dock facilities.

What You'll Do

• Prepare steel materials, assemblies, and fabricated components for welding, painting, and final production processes.
• Operate grinders and other hand tools to remove slag, weld spatter, burrs, rust, and surface imperfections.
• Clean and prepare metal surfaces according to production requirements and quality standards.
• Inspect work areas and completed surfaces to ensure quality expectations are met.
• Assist welders, fitters, and other production personnel as needed.
• Move materials and maintain a clean, organized work area.
• Safely operate hand tools, power tools, and other equipment required for surface preparation activities.
• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Participate in safety initiatives and continuous improvement activities as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need

• Previous manufacturing, construction, fabrication, grinding, or industrial experience preferred, but not required.
• Ability to safely operate grinders, hand tools, and power tools.
• Ability to listen, understand, and follow verbal and written instructions while maintaining safety, quality, and productivity standards.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn new skills and perform a variety of production support tasks.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Ability to work in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, respirators, and other protective equipment as required.
• Ability to frequently lift, carry, push, and pull materials, tools, and equipment.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach throughout the shift.
• Ability to work in varying weather conditions and temperatures depending on the work area.
• Ability to work around dust, noise, vibration, and other manufacturing conditions.
• Ability to work at elevated heights or in confined spaces when required.
• Willingness to work overtime and weekends based on production needs.

Why Join NABRICO Marine Products?

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Safety-focused work environment
• Stable, growing manufacturing operation
• Opportunity to help build products that support America's inland waterways