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Paint Prep Technician

Taylor Defense Products
Louisville, MS Full Time
POSTED ON 4/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/11/2026
Taylor Defense Products was established in 2017 as part of the Taylor Group of Companies. Our mission is to provide the U.S. Military, its allies, and the U.S. government with the longest-lasting, best-supported, and lowest total cost material handling, construction, engineering, and logistics products. Taylor Defense has been rewarded for our performance and has continued to capture additional work which is now ramping up. Current contracts will provide a steady base of work for the next 7 years as we continue to grow. Taylor Defense operates in a culture of high expectation and high personal responsibility where our team approach and support within a flat organizational structure allows for rewarding results and supports rapid advancement. Like our customers, we are looking for a few good men and women to join our team.

Bring your skills and your character to make us a better performing team.

Duties/Responsibilities

  • Perform sanding and sandblasting procedures according to our quality preprocess.
  • Disassemble small components such as valves and fittings.
  • Follow instructions and can ban system.
  • Utilize part identification and inventory control systems.
  • Perform repair functions using hand tools.
  • Operate tow motor to move parts to and from can ban locations.
  • Maintain records of all maintenance performed.
  • Adhere to 5S program.
  • Must wear face shield, respirator, safety glasses, & other required PPE.

**Qualifications**

Required Skills/Abilities

  • Personal mechanic tools required; specialized tools provided by company.
  • Basic computer skills required.
  • Must pass pulmonary function test to wear respirator.
  • Some overhead lifting.
  • This job requires stooping, bending, climbing, and the capability of lifting up to 50 pounds.

Education And Experience

  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
  • One year auto body repair experience preferred.

Benefits

  • Medical/Prescription
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Vacation
  • 10 Holidays
  • 401K
  • Company Paid Life Insurance

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