Automotive Dismantler

Keystone Automotive Industries, Inc.; Avon (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

LKQ Corporation is seeking a Dismantler to join our automotive team in the United States. The role focuses on safely removing high-quality auto parts and usable cores from vehicles in a timely and efficient manner.

You will label parts, check quality, and ensure proper stock placement while owning and maintaining your required tools. This position emphasizes safety, accuracy, and consistent adherence to procedures.

Qualifications

• Hands-on automotive repair experience.
• May be required to own a personal set of tools as needed.
• High School Diploma/GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Dismantle vehicles within time constraints safely.
• Label and tag parts to stock.
• Check parts quality and type.
• Maintain and use all required tools.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Automotive repair

Basic math

Tool ownership

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Hand tools

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. The Dismantler is responsible for properly removing all high-quality auto parts and usable core parts in a safe, efficient, and proper manner.

Essential Job Duties

• Dismantle vehicles within the suggested time constraints in a safety-conscious manner.
• Label and tag parts to be placed into stock.
• Check the quality and product type of the parts.
• Must own and maintain all the tools necessary.
• Assume other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Not responsible for supervising employees.

Minimum Requirements Education & Experience

• Must have hands‑on automotive repair experience.
• May be required to have own set of tools as needed to carry out duties.

Preferred Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED.

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 routine, somewhat repetitive and generally solved by following clear directions and procedures.
• Follows standard procedures with no decision‑making involved.
• Uses guidance/guidelines provided by supervisor/manager.
• Assignments/priorities provide by supervisor/manager.

Essential Physical Demands/Work Environment

• 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.
• 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.
• Travel may be required periodically, including overnight stays (contingent on position requirements).
• Frequent exposure to contaminants such as fuel or exhaust.
• May occasionally wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as needed.
• May need to work in cramped spaces that could require getting into awkward positions.
• May be exposed to extreme temperatures, extreme lighting, and high noise levels.
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds.

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

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