Production Tech

LKQ Corporation • 3383 Northern Light Refinishing, MI, MI

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About The Position

A Production Tech is responsible for meeting product quality standards and production deadlines. The role checks for defects, assembles products, monitors manufacturing equipment, and follows safety procedures to prevent accidents, including in environments where materials may be hazardous. The position operates and maintains production equipment and warehouse machines, assembles machinery parts, stores products and materials, and helps ensure timely shipping. It also involves checking stock levels, reporting deficiencies and defective products or machinery, and keeping the worksite clean. The employee follows manufacturing manuals and company safety and quality guidelines. This role does not supervise employees.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 1 year of experience.
• Previous experience as a production worker or in a similar warehouse role.
• Good understanding of how production equipment works.
• Ability to detect potential problems with machinery.
• Knowledge of basic safety rules and precautionary measures; safety gear will be provided.
• Ability to lift heavy loads and transfer them manually.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to communicate basic messages orally, write brief messages, and keep simple records.
• Ability to follow clear directions, standard procedures, and supervisor or manager guidance and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment.
• Maintain the warehouse’s machines.
• Assemble machinery parts.
• Store products and materials.
• Meet the deadlines of individual production tasks during the shift.
• Report 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.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) with company match
• Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability
• Short-term disability
• Employee assistance program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee discounts

What This Job Offers

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