Production Technician

LKQ • Bellingham, WA

13d

About The Position

LKQ Corporation is seeking a Production Technician to meet product quality standards and production deadlines. The role involves operating and maintaining production equipment, assembling machinery parts, handling and storing materials, and following manufacturing manuals and safety and quality procedures. The technician checks products and machinery for defects, monitors stock levels, supports timely shipping, and helps maintain a clean worksite. The position requires working around potentially hazardous materials, equipment, cramped spaces, and varied environmental conditions. The role does not include employee supervision.

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 and write brief messages and keep simple records.
• Ability to follow clear directions, standard procedures, and guidance from a supervisor or manager.

Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment.
• Maintain the warehouse’s machines.
• Assemble machinery parts.
• Store products and materials.
• Meet deadlines for 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