Production Technician

LGG INDUSTRIAL

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: 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 a 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, with a bonus potential of 5% of salary

• Health Benefits: medical, dental, vision, short term and long-term disability - available 1st of month following the date of hire

• 401k with company match

• Paid vacation, holidays and sick time

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is our policy to employ qualified persons without regard for race, creed, color, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, sex, marital or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation or disability. 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 June 19, 2024.