Lathe Operator - Hands-on Manufacturing & Career Growth

Lkq-Corporation; Huntington (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

401k with Generous Company Match

Company Paid Life Insurance and Long-?

Short-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Job summary

LKQ Corporation is seeking a Production Tech to help meet quality standards and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. You will operate production equipment, assemble parts, monitor systems, and follow safety procedures to prevent accidents in potentially hazardous settings.

The role emphasizes accuracy, teamwork, and adherence to manuals while maintaining a clean worksite. This position requires basic math, strong communication, and the ability to lift up to 100 pounds.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ years of production, assembly or warehouse experience.
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds.
• Basic math and measurement skills.
• Good communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment.
• Assemble machinery parts.
• Maintain the warehouse’s machines.
• Store products and materials.
• Meet the deadlines of individual production tasks during shift.
• Report on defective products or machinery.
• Keep the worksite clean to avoid hazards from chemicals and fragile products.
• Review and follow manufacturing manuals to build machinery.
• Transfer equipment manually or with forklift trucks.
• Follow the company’s safety and quality guidelines.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Basic math

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

LKQ Corporation is seeking a Production Tech to help meet quality standards and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. You will operate production equipment, assemble parts, monitor systems, and follow safety procedures to prevent accidents in potentially hazardous settings.

The role emphasizes accuracy, teamwork, and adherence to manuals while maintaining a clean worksite. This position requires basic math, strong communication, and the ability to lift up to 100 pounds.