Director Repair Operations Jobs in Tennessee (NOW HIRING)

ABOUT THE ROLE

This position is responsible for preparing, finishing, and inspecting components prior to panel production. The role ensures parts are properly resin-coated, sanded, and ready for use, while maintaining material inventory and supporting overall production flow. This position plays a key part in maintaining quality standards, safety, and efficiency in the production process.

SAFETY IS OUR HIGHEST PRIORITY. Safety is our highest priority. We believe a safe workplace is built on mutual respect, care, and accountability. Every team member is empowered and expected to follow safety practices, look out for one another, and speak up about potential risks. Together, we create an environment where everyone goes home safely each day.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?

At Wells, youre part of a team that takes pride in building something that lasts. Whether youre in operations, a manufacturing facility, or out in the field, your work plays a direct role in creating quality structures that support our communities. We value hard work, reliability, and teamwork because getting the job done right requires teamwork. With a strong focus on safety, collaboration, and ingenuity, we create an environment where you can build your experience, contribute to meaningful work, and make an impact.

WHAT WE OFFER
Wells provides a competitive benefits package designed to support employees health, financial well-being, and work-life balance. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, company-paid disability and life insurance, wellness incentives, paid holidays, PTO, flexible spending accounts, HSA options, a 401(k) with profit sharing, access to Nice Healthcare, employee assistance resources, pet insurance, and additional voluntary coverage such as critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity plans.

• Health and family care leave is available to both union and non-union employees.
• Union employee benefits are provided through separate collective bargaining agreements

WHAT YOULL DO

• Resin and sand rails, bulkheads, and pads prior to storage or production use
• Inspect parts and pads to ensure proper surface preparation and quality standards
• Maintain resin inventory to support uninterrupted daily production
• Perform Bondo and sanding work on parts and pads as needed
• Assist with resin dotting on pads for quality control purposes
• Support build-up and repair activities as required
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas
• Follow all safety procedures and production policies
• Communicate effectively and work as part of a team

WHO WERE LOOKING FOR

The ideal candidate is hands-on, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a production or manufacturing environment. They have experience in painting, drywall, auto body repair, or similar skilled trade work. They are reliable, safety-focused, and able to follow processes while contributing to team production goals. Strong communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are essential.

IDEAL CANDIDATES WILL HAVE

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Paint, drywall, or auto body experience helpful/preferred

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting up to 75 lbs occasionally and frequent bending, climbing, kneeling, twisting, squatting, crawling, and repetitive hand/arm use
• Capable of standing, walking, and moving throughout the facility for extended shifts of up to 12 hours
• Comfortable working at heights using ladders, scaffolding, swing stages, and man lifts frequently
• Ability to work safely in a production or field environment with moderate to high exposure to safety risks and hazards
• Willingness to work in varying environmental conditions, including wet, hot, humid, and cold weather, and outdoors year-round
• Ability to wear all required PPE, including but not limited to safety boots, safety glasses, hearing protection, high visibility vest, hard hat, and other PPE as required by the task, department, or work area.

This profile summarizes key duties and expectations but does not list every possible job task. Employees must follow all job-related instructions and duties assigned by supervisors.

Wells is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Wells participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 Form information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.