Edge Prep Technician

Edge Prep Technician Taylor Defense Products, LLC
912 South Church Ave Louisville, MS 39339

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.

A cleaning and edge prep role involves cleaning surfaces, removing residue or debris, and preparing surface edges (such as for painting, sealing, manufacturing, or flooring) to meet precise quality standards.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Surface Cleaning:
Sweep, vacuum, dust, and wash work areas or floors using appropriate detergents and equipment.

Edge Preparation:
Scrape, sand, grind, or clean specific joints, borders, and edges to remove old sealant, rust, burrs, or grease.

Chemical Mixing:
Mix water, detergents, or specialized acidic solutions safely according to product specifications.

Inspection & Quality Control:
Check prepared edges and cleaned zones to ensure they are smooth, dry, and free of contaminants before the next production or finishing step.

Safety Compliance:
Wear proper protective equipment and follow health and safety protocols when handling tools and chemicals.

Required Qualifications:

Attention to Detail:
Ability to spot tiny flaws, residue, or uneven edges.

Physical Stamina:
Capacity to stand, bend, and use hand or power tools for long shifts.

Tool Familiarity:

Experience with basic hand tools, scrapers, buffers, or mechanical cleaning devices.

Must be able to operator forklift

Education and Experience:

High School Graduate or GED equivalent.

Two years of job experience or equivalent in demonstrated experience and ability.

Benefits:

Medical/Prescription Dental/Vision Vacation
10 Holidays
401K Life Insurance Any Taylor employee interested in interviewing for this position should contact Angel Whitehead at . Should any of you know of any candidates who may be interested in applying for this position, please ask them to visit our company website  to review the job posting. If the candidate meets the job qualifications listed on the posting and would like to make an inquiry about this job, click on the “See Details” icon and follow the directions to submit an inquiry.

TDP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All Qualified Applicants Will Receive Consideration for Employment Without Regard to Age, Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Disability, National Origin, or Status as a Protected Veteran