Automotive High performance Engine Builder

LKQ Corp.; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401k with Generous Company Match

Company Paid Life Insurance and Long‑%

Short-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Job summary

LKQ Corporation in Grand Prairie, TX is seeking an Assembly Technician for high-performance engine components. You will assemble parts, follow detailed instructions, and maintain a clean, safe work area. Requires a High School Diploma/GED and 1+ year manufacturing or warehouse experience.

Must lift up to 100 pounds and work with production equipment; strong teamwork and safety awareness are essential. We offer health, dental, vision, PTO, 401k with match, life insurance, disability, and tuition

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year of experience in manufacturing or warehouse environment.
• Good understanding of production equipment and safety rules.
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds and work in a team.
• Strong communication and attention to safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assemble engine components ensuring quality meets standards.
• Follow directions and understand engine parts and applications.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment including housekeeping records.
• Collaborate with team to identify and address potential machinery issues.

Skills

Mechanical abilities

Good communication

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Basic math

Lifts up to 100 pounds

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Production equipment

Job description

## Automotive High performance Engine BuilderApplyremote type: On-Sitelocations: 1882 Grand Prairie, TX - ATKtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R71961### 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. Apply now and take the first step toward a rewarding career!Assembly of engine components ensuring quality meets or exceeds industry standardsMust have good mechanical abilities, able to follow directions and understand the components of internal combustion engines.High Performance engine builder including: Assembly of parts for completing details to engines.Be acclimated to specific parts application and modification processes.Maintain a clean and safe work environment (control of housekeeping record R0164001).**Minimum Requirements****Education & Experience*** High School Diploma/GED.* 1+ years of experience required.* Previous experience as a production worker or similar role in a warehouse.* Good understanding of how production equipment works.* Ability to detect potential problems with machinery.* Knowledge of basic safety rules and precautionary measures (safety gear will be provided).* Ability to lift heavy loads and transfer them manually.* Good communication and teamwork skills.**Preferred Requirements*** No preferred requirements.**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 simple, repetitive and generally solved by clear directions and procedures.* Follows standard procedures with no decision making involved.* Uses guidance/guidelines provide by supervisor/manager.* Assginments/priorities provide by supervisor/manager.* Good understanding of how production equipment works.* Ability to detect potential problems with machinery.* Knowledge of basic safety rules and precautionary measures (safety gear will be provided).* Ability to lift heavy loads and transfer them manually.* Good communication and teamwork.**Essential Physical Demands/Work Environment*** Travel may be required periodically, including overnight stays (contingent on position requirements).* 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 of time.* 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.* Must be able to lift up to 100 pounds.**Benefits:*** Health/Dental/Vision Insurance* Paid Time Off* 401k with Generous Company Match* Company Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability* Short-Term Disability* Employee Assistance Program* Tuition Reimbursement* Employee DiscountsJoin us for an exciting career journey with positive, driven individuals.