Production Tech

LKQ • Springfield, MO

9d • Onsite

About The Position

LKQ Corporation is seeking motivated individuals to join their team as Production Techs. This role is responsible for meeting quality standards and deadlines for products, including checking for defects, assembling products, monitoring manufacturing equipment, and following safety procedures. The company offers opportunities for growth, competitive benefits, and a supportive work environment. This position does not involve supervising employees but may involve training or instructing fellow workers.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• No experience needed
• Ability to learn how production equipment works
• Ability to detect potential problems with machinery
• Knowledge of basic safety rules and precautionary measures
• Good communication and teamwork
• Basic computer skills
• Basic messages communicated orally
• May write brief messages and keep simple records
• Follows standard procedures
• Uses guidance/guidelines provided by supervisor/manager
• Assignments/priorities provided by supervisor/manager
• Requires continuous physical effort; short work cycles; repetitive motion work
• Standing 80%, walking 20%
• Lifts, pushes, pulls an average of 80+ lb. occasionally, 40 lb. frequently, and 20 lb. constantly
• Exposures to atmospheric conditions such as dust, fumes, varying temperature extremes
• Exposure to noise, various chemicals, and waste products

Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment
• Maintain the warehouse’s machines
• Assemble machinery parts
• Store products and materials
• Meet the deadlines of individual production tasks during shift
• Report on defective products or machinery
• Check stock levels and report deficiencies in products or raw materials
• Keep the worksite clean to avoid hazards from chemicals and fragile products
• Review and follow manufacturing manuals to build machinery
• Ensure shipping procedures are timely
• Transfer equipment manually or with forklift trucks
• Follow the company’s safety and quality guidelines
• Perform other duties as assigned or fill in for others in the department or other departments as needed or requested
• Train or instruct fellow workers regarding duties

Benefits

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401k with Generous Company Match
• Company Paid Life Insurance and Long Term Disability
• Short Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts
• Paid Parental Leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed