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APX Company

Material Prep Technician

Mercersburg, PA · On-site

$20.50 - $27.75/hr

APX is seeking a Material Prep Technician responsible for preparing aluminum and steel parts for powder coating. This role focuses on grinding, sanding, and cleaning surfaces to ensure optimal ...

APX Company

Material Prep Technician

Greencastle, PA · On-site

$18.50 - $25/hr

APX is seeking a Material Prep Technician responsible for preparing aluminum and steel parts for powder coating. This role focuses on grinding, sanding, and cleaning surfaces to ensure optimal ...

APX Company

Material Prep Technician

Saint Thomas, PA · On-site

$19.50 - $26.25/hr

APX is seeking a Material Prep Technician responsible for preparing aluminum and steel parts for powder coating. This role focuses on grinding, sanding, and cleaning surfaces to ensure optimal ...

Butler Weldments

Material Prep Technician

Cameron, TX · On-site

$17.25 - $23.25/hr

Category Production Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time Description The Material Prep Technician performs a variety of tasks and functions to assist in preparing materials and ...

APX

2nd Shift Material Prep

Saint Thomas, PA · On-site

$16.75 - $20.25/hr

APX is seeking a Material Prep Technician responsible for preparing aluminum and steel parts for powder coating. This role focuses on grinding, sanding, and cleaning surfaces to ensure optimal ...

APX Company

2nd Shift Material Prep

Saint Thomas, PA · On-site

$16.75 - $20.25/hr

APX is seeking a Material Prep Technician responsible for preparing aluminum and steel parts for powder coating. This role focuses on grinding, sanding, and cleaning surfaces to ensure optimal ...

APX

2nd Shift Material Prep

Greencastle, PA · On-site

$16 - $19.25/hr

APX is seeking a Material Prep Technician responsible for preparing aluminum and steel parts for powder coating. This role focuses on grinding, sanding, and cleaning surfaces to ensure optimal ...

AvL Technologies

Prep Technician

Asheville, NC · On-site

Summary The Prep Technician position is essential in ensuring products are properly prepared for ... Keep accurate records of work performed and materials used during the prep process. Required Skills ...

SCA Pharma

Prep Technician

Little Rock, AR

The Prep Technician will be responsible for sanitizing products prior to them entering the ... Wipe all material surfaces as directed following appropriate procedures to ensure complete ...

APR and R LLC

Paint Prep Technician

Bow, NH · On-site

$18 - $30/hr

... material staging 🔹 Assist with equipment and work-area cleanup 🔹 Maintain sanding tools, blocks, power sanders, and prep equipment 🔹 Communicate with Painters, Body Shop Technicians, and ...

SilencerCo

Metal Prep Technician

West Valley City, UT · On-site

Metal Prep Technician Located in West Valley City, UT Full Time Shift: Day Shift - 6:00 AM - 4:30 ... Removal of all excess material from manufactured parts * Complete routine maintenance on all ...

SilencerCo

Metal Prep Technician Located in West Valley City, UT Full Time Shift: Day Shift - 6:00 AM - 4:30 ... Removal of all excess material from manufactured parts * Complete routine maintenance on all ...

Harper Industries, Inc.

Paint Prep Technician

Harper, KS · On-site

$17 - $22.75/hr

Non-Exempt Position Summary The Paint Prep Technician is responsible for preparing parts and whole goods for paint application by ensuring surfaces, carts, and materials are properly cleaned, masked ...

Manpower

Paint Prep Technician

Chambersburg, PA

$20 - $22/hr

As a Paint Prep Technician, you will be an integral part of the production department supporting ... Use masking materials to protect sensitive surfaces from blasting or paint * Sand, grind, and apply ...

Manpower

Paint Prep Technician

Shippensburg, PA

$20 - $22/hr

As a Paint Prep Technician, you will be an integral part of the production department supporting ... Use masking materials to protect sensitive surfaces from blasting or paint * Sand, grind, and apply ...

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As of Sep 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for material prep technician in the United States is $22.20, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.75 and $25.24 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Material Prep Technician vs Material Handler?

AspectMaterial Prep TechnicianMaterial Handler
CertificationsOften requires OSHA safety training, forklift certificationMay require OSHA safety training, forklift certification
Work EnvironmentManufacturing, warehouse, or production facilitiesWarehouses, distribution centers, manufacturing plants
Job FocusPreparing, measuring, and organizing materials for productionMoving, storing, and distributing materials within facilities

Both roles operate in similar environments and may require safety certifications. However, Material Prep Technicians focus on preparing materials for manufacturing processes, while Material Handlers primarily manage the movement and storage of materials. Understanding these distinctions helps in choosing the right career path or job search focus.

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Infographic showing various Material Prep Technician job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 10% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $46,181 per year, or $22.2 per hour.

Material Prep Technician

Cameron, TX • On-site

The Butler Weldments Corporation
Machinery Manufacturing • 11 - 50 employees
Learn more about The Butler Weldments Corporationexternal

$17.25 - $23.25/hr

Full-time

Posted 13 days ago

Job description

The Material Prep Technician performs a variety of tasks and functions to assist in preparing materials and parts for the production department.

Responsibilities and Duties:

  • Promote and adhere to the Company Core Values and Behavior Code.
  • Read and understand orders and drawings and utilize knowledge of materials, equipment and procedures to prepare materials and parts for further production.
  • Locate and gather materials and supplies needed to check materials for accuracy and quality.
  • Ability to use a variety of hand tools such as a hammer, pliers, screwdriver, wrench, drill and grinder.
  • Ability to use measuring equipment to check accuracy of cut parts.
  • Capable of setting up and operating one or more processing machines including a CNC plasma / oxyfuel burning machine, press brake, rolling machine and saw.
  • Mark identification on material and work pieces.
  • Organize parts and prepare them for the next process.
  • Ability to operate material handling equipment.
  • Responsible for achieving good speed of execution while maintaining quality workmanship in a wide range of material prep activities.
  • Maintain work area, equipment and supplies in a neat and orderly condition.
  • Demonstrate and promote teamwork and cooperation with team members at all levels in the organization to solve problems and improve processes.
  • Continually learn from team members and strive to develop personal and professional skills.
  • Required to wear appropriate PPE as required by job duties.
  • Promote company goals with a focus on Safety, Quality, and Production.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.