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 checking for defects, assembling products, monitoring manufacturing equipment, and following safety procedures, including in environments where materials may be hazardous. The technician operates and maintains production equipment, handles products and materials, supports timely shipping, and follows manufacturing manuals and company safety and quality guidelines. This position 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 guidance or priorities provided by 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