Chip & Grind Technician
Listed on 2026-10-15
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Fabrication
NXG Truck Bodies manufactures advanced, feature-rich truck bodies in Mount Pleasant, Texas.
Innovation, craftsmanship, durability, and uncompromising quality drive everything we do. From raw steel to the finished truck body, every stage of our manufacturing process matters.
We are building more than truck bodies. We are building the next generation of truck equipment.
This position is responsible for inspecting welded truck body components and removing weld spatter, cleaning welds, grinding rough areas, and correcting surface imperfections before the truck body moves into our wash and powder coating process.
At NXG Truck Bodies, we do not believe in shortcuts. Every detail matters, and the work performed in Chipping & Grind plays a critical role in producing a finished product we are proud to put our name on.
We are looking for people who take pride in their work.
Someone who sees an imperfection and fixes it instead of passing it down the line. Someone who understands that quality is everyone's responsibility.
If you have the grit, determination, and attention to detail to help us build some of the best truck bodies in the industry, we want to hear from you.
- Inspect welded truck bodies and components for weld spatter, rough weld areas, sharp edges, and surface imperfections.
- Remove weld spatter and clean up welds using grinders, chipping tools, and other approved equipment.
- Grind and smooth metal surfaces to prepare truck bodies for the finishing process.
- Identify imperfections that could negatively affect the appearance or quality of the finished truck body.
- Ensure all surfaces meet NXG quality standards before releasing the truck body to the next stage of production.
- Work closely with welding, production, wash bay, and quality personnel to resolve issues.
- Properly operating and maintaining grinding and finishing equipment.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
- Follow all NXG safety procedures and required PPE standards.
- Maintain production pace while never sacrificing quality.
- Perform additional production duties as needed.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to identify surface imperfections and workmanship issues.
- Comfortable using grinders and other metal finishing tools.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Strong work ethic and willingness to stay productive throughout the shift.
- Ability to stand for extended periods and perform physically demanding work.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a production team.
- Previous manufacturing, welding, grinding, fabrication, or metalworking experience is preferred but not required.
- Competitive compensation.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Opportunities for growth and advancement.
- A fast-growing manufacturing environment.
- The opportunity to learn additional manufacturing skills.
- The chance to be part of a team that is raising the standard in the truck equipment indust
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