Autoquip expanding lift equipment; searching to fill 15 jobs

Good news for the community of Guthrie and the state of Oklahoma, that at a time where oil and gas companies are having to cut jobs, Autoquip Corporation is expanding. In anticipation of exceptional sales and increased demand of its lift equipment, Autoquip will add 15 positions to a second shift production.

Autoquip designs and manufacturers heavy-duty lift equipment for use in aerospace, retail, agricultural, automotive, military, food and pharmaceutical, metal working and construction. The increase in production capacity and hiring comes in response to a strong and steady rise in Autoquip’s orders over the past several years and the expectations for continued growth in 2016 and beyond.  Autoquip’s Lifting Equipment is sold worldwide with key sales in the U.S., Canada and South America.

“While the Oil & Gas industry is experiencing a slowdown in production, we are experiencing an increase in production due to the demand from other industry sectors. We serve all industries and have seen a surge in equipment orders from aerospace, retail, agricultural and automotive. Our plans for a two-shift operation is coming out of necessity to ensure we can meet the demand,” said Joe Robillard, President of Autoquip.

Autoquip has been providing stable employment for the community of Guthrie and surrounding cities since 1974.

“Many of our employees have been with the company since the opening and have built a long and successful career here. We owe our success to these dedicated employees and we are excited that the expansion of a 2nd shift will create further employment opportunities,” said Robillard.

“We will be looking for skilled workers with a first-rate work ethic that want to have a rewarding career with Autoquip.”

Hiring of new employees for second shift will begin immediately for Supervisor, Production Control, Quality Assurance, and Painter. The recruiting for other manufacturing positions will not begin until November with second production shift starting January 2016.  Interested applicants are asked to apply.