Dismantler Mechanic

HW Staffing Solutions; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Bishop's Auto Parts is seeking a Dismantler to remove parts from vehicles, tag them for inventory, and ensure compliance with safety standards. You will disassemble vehicles, conduct quality inspections, and complete dismantling and incentive pay reports under the direction of the Operations Manager.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, automotive training certification preferred, and at least 2 years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Lift training and certification required.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Diploma or certification from an automotive training program preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of industry experience removing and reinstalling engines, transmissions, and major drivetrain components is highly valued.
• Collision repair experience and knowledge of repairable and non-repairable damage is highly valued.
• Experience using refrigerant evacuators, torches, and cutting tools is required.

Responsibilities

• Remove and properly dispose of all fluids including engine oil, transmission fluid, brake fluid, gasoline, diesel, antifreeze and evacuate refrigerant from vehicle air conditioning systems.
• Remove and properly handle batteries and catalytic converters.
• Dismantle vehicles physically prioritizing quality control and part inspection.
• Tag and identify inventoried parts with stock numbers and complete dismantling reports.
• Conduct quality inspections on inventoried parts remaining on the vehicle and store parts accordingly.
• Comply with all company safety policies and procedures at all times.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Automotive training program certification

Tools

Refrigerant evacuators

Torch and cutting tools

Job description

SummaryThis description covers the essential functions of the position. Employees are expected to perform other similar and related duties as assigned. Bishop's Auto Parts reserves the right to change or add job responsibilities at any time after providing adequate notice and discussion.

Under the direction and oversight of the Operations Manager, the Dismantler is responsible for removing parts from vehicles and tagging them for inventory or shipping. The Dismantler must be highly knowledgeable about vehicle dismantling and perform all procedures according to standards set by the Production Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Remove and properly dispose of all fluids, including:Engine oilTransmission fluidPower steering fluidBrake fluidGasolineDiesel fuelAntifreezeEvacuate refrigerant from vehicle air conditioning systems.
• Remove and properly handle batteries and catalytic converters.
• Physically dismantle vehicles while prioritizing quality control and part inspection.
• Remove all inventoried parts listed on the dismantling report.
• Conduct quality inspections on inventoried parts remaining on the vehicle.
• Remove core parts that are not inventoried.
• Properly tag and identify parts with stock numbers.
• Resolve part interchange numbers on dismantler reports.
• Stock parts designated for warehouse racks, both inside and outside.
• Complete one vehicle before starting another.
• Keep the work area clean and safe.
• Maintain tools and equipment and regularly inspect them for issues.
• Remove all debris from previous vehicles and place it in appropriate bins.
• Complete dismantling reports and incentive pay records.
• Turn in dismantling reports after each vehicle is completed.
• Comply with all company safety policies and procedures at all times.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Lift training and certification required.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Diploma or certification from an automotive training program preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of industry experience removing and reinstalling engines, transmissions, and major drivetrain components is highly valued.
• Collision repair experience and knowledge of repairable and non-repairable damage is highly valued.
• Experience using refrigerant evacuators, torches, and cutting tools is required.

Language Skills

• Ability to read organizational documentation.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, coworkers, and customers.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to identify problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Physical Requirements

• Sitting: 5%
• Frequent bending: 14%
• Stooping: 2%
• Lifting: 14%
• Standing: 65%
• Stretching: Less than 2%

Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds.

Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.Requires normal vision range and color perception.