Production Technician

LKQ • Bellingham, WA

13d

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 and machinery parts, operating and maintaining production equipment, and following safety procedures in environments where materials may be hazardous. The employee follows manufacturing manuals, reports product or machinery defects and stock deficiencies, keeps the worksite clean, and supports timely shipping procedures. This role does not supervise employees.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of relevant experience, including experience as a production worker or in a similar warehouse role. The employee should understand production equipment, identify potential machinery problems, follow basic safety precautions, handle heavy loads, and communicate and work effectively with a team.

The job may involve periodic travel, including overnight stays, depending on position requirements. The employee may work in cramped spaces or underneath vehicles and may regularly wear personal protective equipment. The work environment may include hazardous situations, extreme temperatures, and high noise levels. The role requires the ability to lift up to 100 pounds and may involve extended periods in various postures and physical activities.

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.
• 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 assignments provided by a supervisor or manager.
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to work in cramped spaces or underneath vehicles and assume awkward positions.

Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment.
• Maintain warehouse machines.
• Assemble machinery parts.
• Store products and materials.
• Meet individual production-task deadlines 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 timely.
• Transfer equipment manually or using forklift trucks.
• Follow company safety and quality guidelines.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) with company match
• Company-paid life insurance
• 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