Automotive Dismantler Assistant

LKQ Corp; Moses Lake (WA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Fertility Coverage

401k with Generous Company Match

Company Paid Life Insurance and Long‑/

Short-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

PNC Daily Pay Option

Job summary

LKQ Corp in Moses Lake, WA is seeking a Processing Department Associate to dismantle vehicles safely and efficiently under supervisor guidance.

You will learn tagging, storing parts, and assist with engine dismantling, while complying with safety standards. Candidates with body repair, mechanical, or dismantling experience and a high school diploma are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in body repair, mechanical work, or dismantling preferred.
• Basic math and measurement skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to follow directions and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist Dismantler/Trainer with dismantling vehicles.
• Learn and complete the system of dismantling, tagging and storing of all parts.
• Work with Engine Dismantlers as needed to learn engine dismantling.
• Comply with all safety standards and requirements to ensure a safe and hazard-free workplace.
• Assume other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Pay range $21-23/hr

Responsible for performing day-to-day activities of the Processing Department following current federal, state/provincial, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations governing this facility, and as may be directed by the Production Manager to assure that the automobiles are dismantled in a safe, efficient, and proper manner.

Essential Job Duties

• Assist Dismantler/Trainer with dismantling vehicles.
• Learn and complete the system of dismantling, tagging and storing of all parts.
• Work with Engine Dismantlers as needed to learn engine dismantling.
• Comply with all safety standards and requirements to ensure a safe and hazard-free workplace.
• Assume other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Not responsible for supervising employees.

Minimum Requirements

Education & Experience Background in either body repair, mechanical, or previous dismantling 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). 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

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