Production Tech

LKQ Corp.; Bellingham (WA); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

LKQ Corporation seeks a Production Tech to operate production equipment and maintain warehouse machinery. The role requires standing, lifting, and adhering to safety guidelines during shift tasks in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities include assembling parts, moving materials, reporting defects, and ensuring timely shipping while maintaining clean, safe work areas and following manuals for machinery operation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ years of experience in production/warehouse.
• Ability to read and follow manufacturing manuals.
• Basic math and measurement skills required.

Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment.
• Maintain the warehouse’s machines.
• Assemble machinery parts.
• Store products and materials.
• Meet deadlines of production tasks during shifts.
• Report defective products or machinery.
• Check stock levels and report deficiencies.
• Follow safety guidelines to prevent hazards.
• Transfer equipment manually or with a forklift.
• Keep the worksite clean and organized.
• Follow manuals to build machinery.
• Ensure shipping procedures are timely.

Skills

Safety procedures

Teamwork

Reading manuals

Basic math & measurement

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

## Production TechApply: On-Site: 1891 Bellingham, WA - Yamato: Full time: Posted Today: R73250### 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.