John Deere Kernersville - Prep-Finish Technician

John Deere Kernersville - Prep-Finish Technician

Date: Oct 7, 2026

Location: Kernersville, North Carolina, US, 27284

Company: John Deere

At John Deere, we run so life can leap forward. This powerful purpose is our promise to humankind that we will dream, design, and deliver breakthrough products that sustain our world for generations to come. The world is counting on us to feed billions of people and build vital infrastructures in villages, towns and megacities. And we live up to the legacy our founder forged in a one-room blacksmith's shop nearly two centuries ago by creating a culture that brings out the best in all of us. A culture where great ideas thrive because every voice is heard.

Primary Location: United States (US) - North Carolina - Kernersville

As a Prep Finish Technician with John Deere in Kernersville, NC, you will:

Perform paint-related operations in a production environment focused on safety, quality, and teamwork. Job details are dependent on duties assigned but in general consist of the following:

• Perform all duties safely and continuously promote safety improvement.

• Sanding, wash booth, masking, decal, small parts, touch-up, etc.

• Responsible for all paperwork in the area (i.e., PH daily log, gallons treated, etc.)

• Clean work area and perform other miscellaneous duties inherent to the job.

These positions are for second (2:30 pm to 11:00 pm) and/or third shift (10:30 pm to 7:00 am)

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.

• Must haveat least oneof the following:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.

• National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC)

• At least3 yearsof manufacturing work experience

• Ability to perform manual tasks related to described job duties for duration of work shift; including but not limited to frequent standing, walking, bending, lifting, and performing of repetitive actions.

• Ability and willingness to workany shiftand potential overtime (including weekends).

What Makes You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):

• Current experience as a contingent worker in a similar role at John Deere Kernersville demonstrating strong performance and attendance.

Why Work at John Deere? Why Work anywhere else?

If you strive to do great work, excel in creative environments, thrive in teams, and live for problem solving – this is the place for you.

At John Deere, your ideas, experiences, and values matter.

Please see below for a summary of the value of your John Deere career and total rewards available to you to support you and your well-being.

• Highly competitive base pay and performance bonuses

• Savings & Retirement benefits

• Wellbeing – Physical and Mental Healthcare

• Paid Holidays & Competitive Vacation Packages

• Employee Assistance Programs

• Tuition Assistance

• Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locations

• Charitable contribution match

• Rebate Program & numerous discount programs for personal use

John Deere is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Nearest Major Market: Greensboro