Dismantling Engine Technician

LKQ Corp

United States

On-site

USD 32,000 - 52,000

Full time

2 days ago

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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‑R

Term Disability

Short-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

PNC Daily Pay Option

Job summary

LKQ Corporation seeks a Dismantler to safely remove high‑quality auto parts and core components. You will dismantle vehicles within time constraints, label parts for inventory, and verify quality while maintaining necessary tools.

Prior hands-on automotive repair experience and owning a personal tool set are preferred. This full-time role includes benefits and opportunities for growth within LKQ.

Qualifications

Hands-on automotive repair experience.
May be required to have own set of tools.
Basic arithmetic and measurement units; comfortable with numbers.

Responsibilities

Dismantle vehicles within time constraints in a safety-conscious manner.
Label and tag parts for stock.
Check quality and type of parts; maintain all required tools.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Automotive repair experience

Basic math

Basic computer skills

Oral communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Own 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.

Benefits