Forklift & Crane Technician Press Department

LG • Clarksville, TN

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About The Position

LG Electronics is hiring a Forklift & Crane Technician for its Press Department. The role involves troubleshooting die- and press-related problems in a production environment, performing preventive maintenance on progressive and blanking stamping dies, and supporting press operations. The technician must be able to work independently and safely, maintain a clean work area, and contribute to the company’s Quality and Environmental Systems. The position is listed as first shift at $19 per hour, with a requirement to be willing to work flexible shifts and hours and overtime.

The role requires using measuring tools and equipment, interpreting prints and specifications, determining correct machine setups, and following job instructions to produce the correct final product. It also involves communicating with supervisors and coworkers, handling and moving materials, and operating an overhead crane and forklift. Die steel welding and operation of manual machine tools are among the preferred skills.

LG describes its company culture as inclusive and grounded in customer-value creation, people-oriented management, high ethical standards, and transparent operations. Benefits listed for full-time employees include medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; a company-matched 401(k); paid time off and holidays; performance-based short-term incentives; mental health resources; fitness incentives; family-oriented benefits; and life and disability insurance.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Basic shop math skills.
• Ability to use precise measuring equipment and standard tool room equipment.
• Ability to work without supervision and be self-motivated.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to communicate well with others.
• Ability to work overtime and flexible shifts and hours.
• Must observe safety regulations to protect oneself and coworkers.
• Experience and capability operating an overhead crane.
• Ability to work independently with minimum direction and in a team environment.
• Excellent attendance.
• Ability to follow job instructions, comprehend specifications, and determine correct machine setup.
• Ability to use measuring tools and devices such as protractors, micrometers, scribes, and rulers.

Nice To Haves

• Experience maintaining progressive dies.
• Forklift operating experience and capability.
• Die steel welding experience.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Experience operating manual machine tools, including lathes, milling machines, grinders, and radial arm drill presses.
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot die- and press-related problems in a production environment.
• Perform preventive maintenance on progressive and blanking stamping dies.
• Support press operations and learn new processes.
• Operate an overhead crane and forklift.
• Monitor equipment and information to detect or assess problems and perform repairs.
• Inspect equipment, structures, materials, and parts to identify causes of errors, defects, or other problems and improve die quality.
• Analyze information and results to select solutions and resolve problems.
• Communicate information to supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates by phone, in writing, or in person.
• Obtain information from relevant sources and read and understand prints, job instructions, and specifications.
• Determine the correct machine setup to achieve the required final product.
• Use measuring tools and devices, including protractors, micrometers, scribes, and rulers.
• Handle, install, position, and move materials and manipulate machine operations.
• Follow safety regulations, perform duties safely and efficiently, and maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Support and contribute to the Quality Systems and Environmental Systems.
• Work independently, with minimal direction, and as part of a team.

Benefits

• No-cost employee premiums for eligible dependents and the employee for medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits.
• Company-matched 401(k) contributions with immediate vesting and several investment options.
• Paid time off, including company holidays and a combined bank of paid sick and vacation time.
• Performance-based short-term incentives, varying by role.
• Access to confidential mental health resources.
• Personal fitness goal incentives.
• Paid parental leave and family support for families raising children with learning, social, behavioral challenges, or developmental disabilities.
• Group-rate life and disability insurance.
• Temporary and contract workers may be eligible for relevant benefit programs offered through partner agencies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED