Automotive Dismantler

LKQ Corp; Illinois; On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

401k with Generous Company Match

Company Paid Life Insurance and Long‑R

Short-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

PNC Daily Pay Option

Job summary

LKQ Corp is seeking a hands-on auto parts associate to dismantle vehicles within set timeframes, label and stock parts, and verify quality and type of components. You must own and maintain your toolset and be ready to take on additional duties as assigned. The role emphasizes safety and adherence to standard procedures in a possibly noisy, workshop environment.

Starting pay is $18.50 per hour. Applicants should have a HS diploma or GED and hands-on automotive repair experience, with potential

Qualifications

• Hands-on automotive repair experience required.
• May be required to have own set of tools to perform duties.

Responsibilities

• Dismantle vehicles within 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.

Skills

Automotive repair experience

Tools ownership

Basic math

Basic computer skills

Follow procedures

Safety aware

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Own set of tools

Job description

Starting pay $18.50/hr

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 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.

Benefits:

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Fertility Coverage
• 401k with Generous Company Match
• Company Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Short-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts
• PNC Daily Pay Option