Ken Garner Manufacturing

Prep for Paint / Body Technician

High school diploma or equivalent; 2+ years in machinery industry; knowledge of paint/finishing; paint equipment like spray guns; sanding/grinding; Lean ISO familiarity; detail/quality focused; team-oriented and safety-conscious.

Paint Inspection Tech - Ken Garner Manufacturing (Rural Hall)

Paint Inspection Tech

Experience in paint/body environment, quality control, or inspection is helpful.

CNC Machine Operator

Previous experience operating CNC equipment, proficient with reading tape measures and other measuring equipment.

(Weekend Shift) MIG Welder

Welder

MIG welding experience, ability to read prints, operate grinders and drills, and work on weekend shift.

(3 day work week) Robot Weld Operator

Robot Weld Operator

Weld experience preferred; tools provided; interview requires bringing ID, SS card or birth cert; no phone calls.

Welder (4 day work week, 1st shift)

Welder with MIG experience, reads prints, and uses measurement tools; operates grinders, drills, cranes; performs finish welds on mild steel.

Sand Blaster/General Labor (immediate opening)

Sand Blaster

No prior experience required; PPE required; must operate high-pressure blast hose; physically demanding; 7:00 am–3:30 pm with overtime.

Robot Programmer (MIG Weld and Plasma Trim)

Robot Programmer

Must write and edit robot programs; MIG welding experience required; Robot Studio experience a plus; ABB/Wolf Robotics experience a plus.

Experienced ABB Robot Programmer - Welding & Plasma Cutting Automation

3–5 years ABB robot programming in manufacturing; RAPID; IRC5 with FlexPendant; RobotStudio offline programming; MIG/MAG welding; read drawings/electrical schematics; troubleshoot programming/mechanical faults.

General Labor Rural Hall - (immediate opening)

General Labor

Background and drug test required; work Mon-Fri 7:00am-3:30pm with overtime as needed.

Auto Body Technician

High school diploma or equivalent; 2+ years in machinery industry; knowledge of paint/finishing; paint application equipment; sanding/grinding; Lean/ISO a plus; attention to detail; team-oriented and safety-minded.

Paint / Body Technician

High school diploma or equivalent; 2+ years in machinery industry; knowledge of paint finishing; spray guns; sanding/grinding; Lean/ISO knowledge a plus; team-oriented; safety conscious.

Body repair / Prep for Paint Technician Rural Hall, NC

Body repair / Prep for Paint Technician

Previous work in a paint and body environment required.

Machinist / Fixture builder

Machinist / Fixture Builder

Experience in machining and welding required; candidates must supply safety shoes; tools provided; in-person applications at 1201 E 28th St, Chattanooga, TN 37404.

Fixture and Tooling Maker

Previous experience in machining and welding is required. Tools provided; safety shoes required.

Industrial Maintenance Technician - RHO

Industrial Maintenance Technician

Electrical and mechanical troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, welding/fabrication a plus; ability to work with minimal supervision; effective communication.

Title	Location	Date
Prep for Paint / Body Technician Full Time · 2+ YOE Rural Hall, North Carolina, United States · Onsite	Rural Hall, North Carolina, United States Onsite	May 1, 2026
Paint Inspection Tech - Ken Garner Manufacturing (Rural Hall) Full Time Rural Hall, North Carolina, United States · Onsite	Rural Hall, North Carolina, United States Onsite	May 1, 2026
CNC Machine Operator Full Time Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States · Onsite	Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States Onsite	Apr 29, 2026
(Weekend Shift) MIG Welder Full Time Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States · Onsite	Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States Onsite	Apr 27, 2026
(3 day work week) Robot Weld Operator Full Time Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States · Onsite	Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States Onsite	Apr 27, 2026
Welder (4 day work week, 1st shift) Full Time Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States · Onsite	Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States Onsite	Apr 27, 2026
Sand Blaster/General Labor (immediate opening) Full Time · 0+ YOE Rural Hall, North Carolina, United States · Onsite	Rural Hall, North Carolina, United States Onsite	Apr 23, 2026
Robot Programmer (MIG Weld and Plasma Trim) Full Time Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States · Onsite	Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States Onsite	Apr 23, 2026
Experienced ABB Robot Programmer - Welding & Plasma Cutting Automation Full Time · 3+ YOE Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States · Onsite	Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States Onsite	Apr 6, 2026
General Labor Rural Hall - (immediate opening) Full Time Rural Hall, North Carolina, United States · Onsite	Rural Hall, North Carolina, United States Onsite	Apr 6, 2026
Auto Body Technician Full Time · 2+ YOE Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States · Onsite	Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States Onsite	Apr 6, 2026
Paint / Body Technician Full Time · 2+ YOE Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States · Onsite	Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States Onsite	Apr 1, 2026
Body repair / Prep for Paint Technician Rural Hall, NC Full Time Rural Hall, North Carolina, United States · Onsite	Rural Hall, North Carolina, United States Onsite	Mar 17, 2026
Machinist / Fixture builder Full Time Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States · Onsite	Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States Onsite	Feb 27, 2026
Fixture and Tooling Maker Full Time Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States · Onsite	Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States Onsite	Feb 27, 2026
Industrial Maintenance Technician - RHO Full Time Rural Hall, North Carolina, United States · Onsite	Rural Hall, North Carolina, United States Onsite	Oct 22, 2025

Activities	Heavy equipment fabricationRobotic weldingPrecision machiningMetal stampingIndustrial painting
Headquarters	US
Industries	Machinery ManufacturingMetal Fabrication
Name	Ken Garner Manufacturing
Employees	125
Type	Private
Tagline	Manufactures specialized steel components and weldments for heavy equipment.
Founded	1,984
Website	kgarnermfg.com

Ken Garner Manufacturing

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