Production Wheel Technician

LKQ Corp; Huntington (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

401k with Company Match

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Job summary

LKQ Corp is seeking motivated individuals to join our team as Production Techs in Indiana. The role focuses on meeting quality standards and deadlines while operating production equipment and maintaining warehouse machinery.

You will assemble machinery parts, manage stock, and ensure safe, efficient operations throughout shifts. Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED and at least 1 year of relevant experience, with strong teamwork and safety awareness.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1+ years of experience in production or warehouse role.
• Ability to lift heavy loads and transfer them manually.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Knowledge of basic safety rules; PPE provided.

Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment and components.
• Maintain the warehouse's machines and systems.
• Assemble machinery parts as required.
• Store products and materials efficiently.
• Meet shift deadlines for production tasks.
• Report defective products or machinery promptly.
• Check stock levels and report deficiencies.
• Keep the worksite clean to ensure safety.
• Follow manufacturing manuals and guidelines.
• Ensure shipping procedures are timely.
• Transfer equipment manually or with forklift.

Skills

Production equipment operation

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Basic math

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

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.

A Production Tech is responsible for meeting quality standards and deadlines for products.

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.

Benefits

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Fertility Coverage
• 401k with Generous Company Match
• Company Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Short-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts

Join us for an exciting career journey with positive, driven individuals.