Abstract: A lift pin may include a head, a retainer and a shaft disposed between the head and the retainer. The shaft may include first and second portions and a step disposed therebetween. The first and second portions may include first and second diameters, respectively. The first diameter may be larger than the second diameter. The head may be disposed on an end of the first portion opposite the step and may include a third diameter that is larger than the first diameter. The second portion may be disposed between the first portion and the retainer. The retainer may be attached to the shaft and may be movable in a radial direction relative to the shaft between first and second positions.