Production Technician

hrsystem; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 51,577,000 - 63,039,000; Full time

Job summary

LGG INDUSTRIAL in Houston, TX is seeking a Production Technician to support manufacturing and distribution operations. The role involves assembling products, picking items, shipping and receiving, all while upholding safety and quality standards.

The ideal candidate will have basic math and mechanical aptitude, plus the ability to operate hand tools and limited machinery. Night/weekend shifts and overtime may be required; join a safety-focused team dedicated to reliability and continuous

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1-3 years of warehousing or production experience preferred.
• Reliable transportation required.
• Ability to safely drive Company truck or other equipment.
• Willingness to work nights and weekends, and overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain 100% commitment to safety policies and procedures.
• Assemble products to company, customer and manufacturer standards.
• Perform product testing to quality standards as required by the customer and company work instruction.
• Receive incoming shipments into inventory, post in system and place items in warehouse.
• Pick products for delivery or shipping and prepare items accordingly.
• Operate mechanical equipment and hand tools including forklifts and lifting devices.
• Assist with physical inventory and tag/return unused inventory to warehouse.
• Support welders and machine metal fittings as needed.

Skills

Math skills

Basic mechanical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Lathe operation

Forklift operation

Grinder

Chop saw

Job description

LGG INDUSTRIAL is a solutions-driven national distributor of hoses, gaskets, and conveyor products. Our skilled colleagues serve customers in various industrial segments to improve their operations and reduce their total cost of ownership. With locations across the United States and Canada, we aim to deliver consistent service and support across North America.

We desire to create an employee-centric place to work, a place where you can develop your skills and grow as a professional. We provide training and advancement opportunities to build a career and life-work integration to keep you at your best.

Our philosophy is that the success of our business is directly dependent upon the health and safety of our associates. We focus on maintaining a safe work environment and strive to achieve zero injuries through our safety-first culture. For more information, please visit www.lggindustrial.com

ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY

Role Profile

Position: Production Technician

Job Location: Houston, TX

Job Type: Full-Time

Status: Non-Exempt

Summary of the Role

This position is responsible for a variety of tasks that are manufacturing or distribution based and may include assembling and manufacturing sales orders, picking products from the warehouse, shipping, and receiving.

Responsibilities

• Must maintain 100% commitment to safety policies and procedures
• Assembles products to company, customer and manufacturer's standards
• Performs all product testing to quality standards as required by the customer and per company work instruction
• Receives incoming shipments into inventory, posts in online system and places items in warehouse
• Picks product in warehouse and prepares items for delivery or shipping
• Operates mechanical equipment, hand tools, forklifts and picking lifts (if applicable)
• Assists with physical inventory
• Makes recommendations to management with respect to product and process improvements
• Assist welders in their daily production orders
• Cut metal hose innercore and braid utilizing grinders, chop saw, handtools, and aviation shears
• Machine metal fittings utilizing a lathe
• Prepare metal hose for welding; measure metal innercore/ metal braid and assemble with braid ring
• Calculate and record proper end fitting deductions when calculating overall length
• Provides innercore samples for QA inspection, as applicable
• Properly allocate all used parts in the Order Packet/Pick Ticket
• Properly tag and return unused inventory to warehouse
• Maintain all shop locations in a neat, clean and orderly fashion.
• Perform other duties as trained and qualified for

Skills and Abilities

• Applicants should possess the ability to interact with team members in a professional manner
• Must have good communication skills
• Requires basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division in units of measure
• Basic mechanical skills including the use of hand tools
• Basic computer skills preferred, including email and internet

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• 1-3 years of related warehousing or production experience
• Previous experience in production, manufacturing, lathe operation, and/or warehouse setting preferred
• A high school diploma or GED
• Reliable transportation is a must
• Ability to safely drive a Company truck or other mechanical equipment
• Ability to work nights and weekends, as required
• Ability to work overtime, as required
• Background checks and drug screening may be required (by Company, Customer or DOT requirements in working on-site and operating equipment as required or permitted by law)

Preferred Qualifications

• Industrial setting experience

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

This position is based in a production and warehouse setting, which may involve exposure to a range of environmental conditions. These include fluctuating temperatures (both hot and cold), varying noise levels, exposure to dust, and other typical elements of an active industrial environment. Reasonable accommodations are available to support individuals with disabilities in performing the essential functions of this role.

• Ability to pull, push, grasp, bend, lift, and carry up to 50 lbs independently on a repeated basis. Heavier items may be moved with team assistance or mechanical aid.
• Ability to move freely throughout the job site, including on occasional uneven surfaces, for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work in a stationary position for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work at varying work-surface levels and machine operation heights.
• Ability to move above or below workstations or retrieve items from various heights.
• Ability to ascend and descend ladders or stairs, as required.
• Ability to comprehend and follow instructions and safety procedures.
• Ability to comprehend documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, inventory sheets, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to count, measure, and record data accurately.
• Ability to respond to safety signals, alarms, and verbal in