Production Tech

Lkq-Corporation; Town of Springfield (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401k with company match

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

Short Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

LKQ Corporation is hiring a Production Tech for our Automotive Engine Remanufacturing line in Wisconsin. No prior experience is required as we offer comprehensive training and a starting pay of $19.00 per hour, with potential to reach $20.00 hourly plus monthly bonuses.

The role involves operating production equipment, assembling machinery parts, maintaining machines, and ensuring safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• No experience required; we will train you.
• Ability to learn how production equipment works.
• Knowledge of basic safety rules and precautionary measures.
• Good communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Follow manufacturing manuals to build machinery.
• Transfer equipment manually or with forklift trucks.
• Follow company safety and quality guidelines.
• May train or instruct fellow workers as needed.

Skills

Learn production equipment

Machinery troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Communication

Teamwork

Basic computer skills

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

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!Automotive Engine Remanufacturing – Production TechNo Experience RequiredStarting Pay: $19.00/hour and up to $20.00/hour potential (with earned MONTHLY bonuses)Schedule: 1st SHIFT ONLY!Monday – Thursday 6am – 4:30pm (10hours)Some Friday work as neededNO SATURDAYS! NO SUNDAYS!Job SummaryA 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 DutiesOperate production equipmentMaintain the warehouse’s machinesAssemble machinery partsStore products and materialsMeet the deadlines of individual production tasks during shiftReport on defective products or machineryCheck stock levels and report deficiencies in products or raw materialsKeep the worksite clean to avoid hazards from chemicals and fragile productsReview and follow manufacturing manuals to build machineryEnsure shipping procedures are timelyTransfer equipment manually or with forklift trucksFollow the company’s safety and quality guidelinesThis position may perform other duties as assigned or fill in for others in the department or other departments as needed or requested. May train or instruct fellow workers regarding duties.Supervisory ResponsibilitiesNot responsible for supervising employees.Education & ExperienceMust be at least 18 years of ageNo experience needed! We will train you to succeed.Knowledge/Skills/AbilitiesAbility to learn how production equipment works.Ability to detect potential problems with machinery.Knowledge of basic safety rules and precautionary measures (safety gear will be provided).Good communication and teamwork.Basic computer skillsBasic 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.Uses guidance/guidelines provided by supervisor/managerAssignments/priorities provided by supervisor/managerEssential Physical Demands/Work EnvironmentRequires continuous physical effort; short work cycles; repetitive motion work. Standing 80%, walking 20%. Lifts, pushes, pulls an average of 80+ lb. occasionally, 40 lb. frequently, and 20 lb. constantly. Exposures to atmospheric conditions such as dust, fumes, varying temperature extremes. Exposure to noise, various chemicals, and waste products.BenefitsHealth/Dental/Vision InsurancePaid Time Off401k with Generous Company MatchCompany Paid Life Insurance and Long Term DisabilityShort Term DisabilityEmployee Assistance ProgramTuition ReimbursementEmployee DiscountsPaid Parental LeaveJoin us for an exciting career journey with positive, driven individuals.