Forklift & Crane Technician Press Department

LG Electronics • Clarksville, TN

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About The Position

LG Electronics is hiring a Forklift & Crane Technician for its Press Department. The technician works in a production environment troubleshooting press- and die-related problems, performing preventive maintenance on progressive and blanking stamping dies, and carrying out press operations. The role requires experience operating forklifts and overhead cranes, with the ability to learn new processes. Work includes inspecting equipment and materials, interpreting prints and job instructions, determining machine setups, using precision measuring tools, handling and positioning materials, and maintaining a clean and safe work area. The position is on the first shift and pays $19 per hour. Employees must be able to work overtime and be willing to work flexible shifts and hours.

The role calls for independent, self-directed work as well as teamwork, strong attendance, effective communication, and adherence to safety, quality-system, and environmental-system requirements. The listed minimum education is a high school diploma.

LG describes benefits for full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage with no-cost employee premiums for eligible employees and dependents; a 401(k) plan with company matching and immediate vesting; paid time off including company holidays and paid sick and vacation time; performance-based short-term incentives that vary by role; confidential mental health resources and fitness incentives; paid parental leave and family support programs; and group-rate life and disability insurance. Temporary or contract workers may be eligible for relevant benefit programs through partner agencies.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Basic shop math.
• Ability to use precise measuring equipment.
• Ability to operate standard tool room equipment.
• Ability to work without supervision and with minimum direction; self-motivated.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to communicate well with others and work in a team environment.
• Ability to work overtime and willingness to work flexible shifts and hours.
• Must observe all safety regulations to ensure personal and coworker safety.
• Experience and capability operating an overhead crane.
• Experience and capability operating a forklift.
• Excellent attendance.
• Ability to read and understand prints, follow job instructions, comprehend specifications, and determine correct machine setups.
• Ability to use measuring tools such as protractors, micrometers, scribes, and rulers.

Nice To Haves

• Experience maintaining progressive dies.
• Overhead crane operation experience.
• Forklift operation experience.
• Die steel welding experience; welding is a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Experience operating manual machine tools, including lathes, milling machines, grinders, and radial arm drill presses.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot die- and press-related problems in a production environment.
• Perform preventive maintenance on progressive and blanking stamping dies.
• Perform press operations and learn new processes.
• Operate forklifts and overhead cranes.
• Monitor and review materials, events, and environmental information to identify or assess problems and carry out repairs.
• Inspect equipment, structures, and materials to identify causes of errors or defects and improve die quality.
• Analyze information and evaluate results to select solutions to problems.
• Communicate information to supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates by telephone, in writing, or in person.
• Obtain and interpret information from relevant sources, including prints, job instructions, and specifications, and determine machine setups for 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 and complete duties safely and efficiently without placing oneself or coworkers in unsafe conditions.
• Support and contribute to quality and environmental system requirements.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.

Benefits

• No-cost employee premiums for eligible employees and dependents for medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching contributions, 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 support for families raising children with learning, social, behavioral challenges, or developmental disabilities.
• Group-rate life and disability insurance.
• Temporary or contract workers may be eligible for relevant benefit programs through partner agencies.

What This Job Offers

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