Production Technician

Branham Corp; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Louisville is seeking a dedicated individual for a full-time role involving assembly and fabrication of hoses. The position requires commitment to safety and quality, with opportunities for professional growth. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and some experience in a manufacturing environment.

Benefits

Health Benefits

401-k with company match

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in an industrial or manufacturing setting.
• Ability to read and understand Work Orders and Job Sheets.

Responsibilities

• Operates basic mechanical equipment and maintains quality standards.
• Prepares metal hoses to specified requirements and assists with inventory.

Skills

Mechanical Aptitude

Math Skills

Communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

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

Job Location: Louisville, KY (Branham)

Job Type: Full-Time

Status: Non-Exempt

Summary of the Role

This position is typically responsible for a variety of tasks that are manufacturing or distribution based and may include assembling and fabricating hoses. The role includes operation of machinery and hand tools, including measuring equipment such as calipers and measuring tapes.

Responsibilities

• Must maintain 100% commitment to safety policies and procedures.
• Maintains 100% quality per Work Order/Job Sheet requirements.
• Operates basic mechanical equipment such as hand tools and measuring devices.
• Makes recommendations to management with respect to product and process improvements
• Maintains productivity standards
• Prepares all metal hoses to specified requirements noted in the Work Order
• Ensure all equipment is maintained and safely operating before performing any work
• Submit all completed work to the welders per instruction from Production Manager
• Maintain all shop locations in a neat, clean and orderly fashion
• Must sign off on In-Process Inspection Report.
• Assists with physical inventory
• Performs other related duties as required

Skills and Abilities

• Possess excellent motivation to meet/exceed customer requirements
• Ability to read and understand Work Orders and Job Sheets.
• Requires proficiency in math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division in units of measure. Additionally, must be able to perform calculations using whole numbers, fractions and decimals.
• Basic mechanical skills including the use of hand tools.
• Ability to operate or learn to operate basic machinery as well as more advanced machinery such as all winding machines.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High school diploma/GED and completion of a craft apprenticeship, or an equivalent number of years of education and production maintenance experience
• Reliable transportation is a must
• Must be able to work independently
• 1-2 years of experience in an industrial or manufacturing setting
• Ability to interact professionally with all employees and customers
• Ability to work overtime, as required
• Ability to pull, push, grasp, bend, lift and carry up to 50 lbs independently on a repeated basis
• Ability to consistently move throughout facility and customers during the full workday
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Must have a mechanical aptitude and the ability to learn about how our products are produced on equipment
• Basic Microsoft Excel skills
• Basic math skills
• Properly measure with a tape measure

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of production experience in an industrial or manufacturing setting
• Requires excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Knowledge of tooling and tool maintenance
• Proven measurement and mathematical fraction/decimal conversion skills
• Requires ability to organize and prioritize workload and be able to interact effectively with all types of people in a dynamic and fast-paced environment

Total Rewards

• Competitive compensation plan
• Health Benefits:medical, dental, vision, short term and long-term disability
• 401-k with company match
• Paid time off

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is our policy to employ qualified persons without regard for veteran or disability status.

Individuals are considered for employment, promotion, or training solely on their ability to perform the essential functions of the position.

Qualified Candidates Only. Although we appreciate your interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We will be accepting applications for this role through May 19, 2025.

About Us

Because we need you just as much as you need us.

Together we are unbeatable!

Opportunities for growth!

LGG Industrial is growing and has room for enthusiastic, motivated employees to grow with it. LGG Industrial gives employees the opportunity to develop themselves, at both the professional and personal level.

Dynamic!

LGG Industrial is a healthy, growing enterprise. This brings continuity, stability and, therefore certainty. Certainty, with room for ambition, personal development and innovation.

Challenges and innovation!

Working at LGG Industrial means working in an innovative environment where you take on challenges and share them, come up with innovative solutions and act in a dynamic and well-considered manner. All of this as a team and as individual.

Being part of a strong team!

LGG Industrial is constantly working on a corporate culture where people take center stage. A friendly, open and pleasant work environment with respect for and confidence in one another. A stimulating and challenging workplace climate where knowledge is shared. As an LGG Industrial employee, you form part of a winning team; a team that helps keep LGG Industrial the undisputed market leader in its field.

Work placement, traineeship opportunities for students!

We offer ample opportunities, especially for students from a technical or commercial background. The wide range of trainee posts at LGG Industrial offers students the opportunity to gain practical experience at an innovative multinational company. Those in search of an informative and challenging traineeship at an organization with a friendly and open work climate need look no further than LGG Industrial .