Lift Technologies Inc. (LTI) in Westminster, SC has an opening for a Production Assembly Operator. LTI manufacturers masts and carriages for forklifts and AGVs (automated-guided vehicles).

Why work at LTI?

We offer competitive pay and benefits. Pay is dependent on your experience.
Hourly employees are paid a monthly bonus. The bonus is not guaranteed and is dependent on company performance. However, the bonus has been paid out above target the last few months!
We have great shifts! New hires can select from the following shifts:
- 4/10 shift Monday through Thursday DAY shift - approx. 6:00am to 4:30pm.
- 4/10 shift Monday through Thursday NIGHT shift – approx. 4:00pm to 2:00am.
- 3/12 Weekend shift - Friday through Sunday day shift.
Both night and weekend shift employees are paid for their lunch period.
The night shift crew receives a $1.25 shift differential, and the weekend crew receives a shift differential which is approx. 12% of their hourly rate.

Job Description Summary:

This team member is responsible for putting together various components to safely assemble fork truck mast subassemblies and/or fork truck mast units while adhering to specified blueprints, schematics and work instructions. They verify the correct quantities of component parts and quality check completed items, and safely use a variety of hand and/or power tools and material moving equipment

Essential functions:

The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this position but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign the functions of this job at any time.

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Safely assemble a variety of subassemblies and/or mast units using a variety of hand/power tools and equipment per LTI standard work instructions and safety/quality procedures
Safely perform necessary adjustments per LTI technical drawings and engineering notices.
Safely operate overhead trolley system, overhead cranes, various lifting devices and fork trucks
Safely perform Quality Checks per LTI requirements
Safely perform daily start up duties, maintain proper oil and coolant levels, keep equipment and work area clean and in proper operating conditions
Accurately and neatly complete all required production documentation
Safely perform other job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactory, safely and in alignment with Lift Tek’s core values and policies. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Education/Certifications/Experience:

Required:

A High School Diploma or equivalent GED.

Preferred:

Associate's degree.
Skilled Trade Certification in related area.
Minimum 6 months manufacturing experience.

Skills and Ability

Basic knowledge of math and measuring functions.
Ability to utilize a variety of hand/power tools and measuring devices.
Ability to operate overhead trolley system, overhead cranes and fork truck.
Ability to read and understand technical drawings and engineering notices.
Ability to read and follow safety and work instructions, procedures and policies.
Ability to work regular schedule and overtime, as required.
Ability to effectively work with coworkers in a team environment.
Ability to accurately and neatly complete required production documentation.
Demonstrated ability to consistently produce quality product.

Competencies:

Competence is a collection of demonstrable characteristics and behaviors that enable an individual to act effectively in performing a specific job or role.

Safety – The active demonstration of a vigilance in protecting self, co-workers, customers, suppliers, and contractors from risky actions and unsafe conditions.
Quality – The active demonstration of a consistent ability for seeing details, grading them against a pre-set standard, and identifying flaws in products and/or processes.
Dependability – Consistently reports to work on time as scheduled; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time. Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.
Teamwork – The ability to balance team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Contributes to building a positive team environment; Puts success of team above own interests. Offers to help others before being asked; Supports co-workers and provides them with help.
Commitment – The ability to focus and stay committed to a task; the measure of a person’s internal personal commitment without any external influences or pressures.
Adaptability – The ability to adapt to changes in the work environment; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events; Flexible; Open to new ideas.
Initiative – The ability to undertakes self-development activities; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed; Looks for ways to improve performance and the organization as a whole; Pursues training and development opportunities.

Working Conditions:

Work is performed in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment and could be either on an assembly line or at an individual workstation. This is a full-time position and typically runs Monday through Thursday generally from 6:00 AM through 4:30 PM. Mandatory overtime may be required for the individual to work more than 10 consecutive hours at a time and/or more than 40 hours in a seven-day period as business conditions deem necessary.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is constantly required to stand and walk, push and pull. The employee must be able to use reach with hands and arms and use hands to grasp material, operate hand tools and measuring devices. Depending on the workstation, an individual may be required to frequently lift and carry components weighing between 50 and 100 pounds. Although it rarely occurs, the “buddy system” is required when lifting or carrying components weighing over 100 pounds.

Work Environment:

Work is performed in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment without climate and noise controls with frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts and dust/fumes in the air. PPE requirements are steel toe metatarsals, eye protection and hearing protection.

Lift Technologies Inc

Production Assembly Operator

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