Production Technician

LKQ Corporation • Bellingham, WA

14d

About The Position

A Production Technician is responsible for meeting product quality standards and production deadlines. The role involves inspecting products for defects, assembling products, monitoring and maintaining manufacturing equipment, and following safety procedures in potentially hazardous environments. The technician also supports inventory and shipping activities and keeps the worksite clean.

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 machinery problems.
• 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 handle simple, repetitive problems by following clear directions and procedures.
• Ability to follow standard procedures and supervisor or manager guidance, including assigned priorities.

Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment.
• Maintain warehouse 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 reduce hazards from chemicals and fragile products.
• Review and follow manufacturing manuals to build machinery.
• Ensure shipping procedures are completed in a timely manner.
• Transfer equipment manually or with forklift trucks.
• Follow company 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