About this role
Join the LKQ Family! We're looking for motivated individuals to join our team at LKQ Corporation. With opportunities for growth, competitive benefits, and a supportive work environment, LKQ is the place to be. Apply now and take the first step toward a rewarding career!
A Production Tech is responsible for meeting quality standards and deadlines for products. They check for defects, assemble products, monitor manufacturing equipment, and closely follow safety procedures to prevent accidents in environments where materials may be hazardous.Essential Job Duties
- Operate production equipment.
- Maintain the warehouse’s machines.
- Assemble machinery parts.
- Store products and materials.
- Meet the deadlines of individual production tasks during shift.
- Report on 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.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- Not responsible for supervising employees.
Minimum Requirements
Education & Experience
- High School Diploma/GED.
- 1+ years of experience required.
- Previous experience as a production worker or similar role in a warehouse.
- 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.
Preferred Requirements
- No preferred requirements.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Basic computer skills.
- Basic messages communicated orally. May write brief messages and keep simple records.
- Problems encountered are simple, repetitive and generally solved by clear directions and procedures.
- Follows standard procedures with no decision making involved.
- Uses guidance/guidelines provide by supervisor/manager.
- Assginments/priorities provide by supervisor/manager.
- 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.
Essential Physical Demands/Work Environment
- Travel may be required periodically, including overnight stays (contingent on position requirements).
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, push, pull, squat, bend, reach, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or sit for extended periods of time.
- The employee may be exposed to hazardous situations, conditions, and equipment. Must be able to work in cramped spaces or underneath vehicles that may require getting into awkward positions. May regularly wear personal protective equipment (PPE). May be exposed to extreme temperatures and high noise levels.
- Must be able to lift up to 100 pounds.
Benefits:
- Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Fertility Coverage
- 401k with Generous Company Match
- Company Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
- Short-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Discounts
- PNC Daily Pay Option
Join us for an exciting career journey with positive, driven individuals.
Other facts
About LKQ Corporation
LKQ Corporation (Nasdaq: LKQ), a Fortune 500 company, is North America’s largest provider of alternative collision auto parts, and a leading provider of recycled and remanufactured mechanical parts including engines and transmissions, all in connection with the repair of automobiles and other vehicles. LKQ is also a leading distributor and marketer of specialty aftermarket equipment and accessories in North America. LKQ is the largest distributor of mechanical and collision alternative parts in the United Kingdom, and the largest distributor of mechanical parts in the Netherlands. LKQ also has operations in Taiwan, Belgium and France. LKQ operates more than 570 facilities, offering its customers a broad range of replacement systems, components, equipment, and parts to repair and accessorize automobiles, trucks, recreational and performance vehicles. In 2013, LKQ surpassed $5 billion in revenue.
Since its formation in 1998, LKQ has grown through internal development and over 170 acquisitions. Today, LKQ is the only supplier of alternative parts for the automotive collision and mechanical repair industry with a network and presence serving most major markets in the U.S. and Canada. LKQ is also a leading supplier of automotive aftermarket products in the U.K. and the Netherlands.
What you'll do
- The Production Tech is responsible for operating production equipment, assembling products, and ensuring quality standards are met. They must also monitor manufacturing equipment and adhere to safety procedures.
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