Machinist

Lkq-Corporation; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401k with Company Match

Life Insurance and Long-Term/Short-DIS

Short-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Job summary

LKQ Corporation is seeking a Maintenance Technician for our Washington facility. You will monitor and maintain equipment, process maintenance requests, and support safe operations in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates have 1+ year of maintenance experience, familiarity with basic vehicle systems, and proficiency with Outlook, Word, and Excel. The role includes safety training and opportunities for growth and benefits.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in relevant maintenance role.
• Preferred: painting, sanding and machining experience.
• Experience with routine vehicle repairs including brakes, suspension, engine components, and electrical troubleshooting for passenger vehicles up to class 8 trucks.
• High School Diploma/GED preferred.
• Proficient with Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain equipment, materials, and facility welfare.
• Complete maintenance service requests as assigned.
• Alert leaders to unusual occurrences or damage.
• Schedule and perform preventative maintenance.
• Ensure safety standards are followed per guidelines.
• Assist in monitoring work by outside contractors.

Skills

Outlook

Word

Excel

Math basics

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

PowerPoint

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. Apply now and take the first step toward a rewarding career!Pay: $25-$30/hour depending on experienceResponsible for monitoring and maintaining equipment, materials, and the overall welfare of our facility.Essential Job DutiesResponsible for the completion of all maintenance service requests as assigned.Responsible for alerting leaders of any unusual occurrence and/or damage within the facility.Schedules and/or completes preventative maintenance.Assures safety standards are followed which comply with all company, local, city, and State/Federal guidelines.Assist in monitoring work performed by outside contractors.Assure safety standards are used which comply with all company, local, city, State and Federal guidelines.Supervisory ResponsibilitiesNot responsible for supervising employees.Minimum RequirementsEducation & Experience1+ years of experience.Prior painting, sanding, and machining experience preferred, supplemented by on-the-job training, to learn duties, nature of work performed, procedures, work methods, to become familiar with the company’s products, locations, machines and equipment, operating methods, and to attain proficiency requirements and to fully assume responsibilities of the job.Preferred RequirementsHigh School Diploma/GED.Experience with routine vehicle repairs including brakes, suspension, engine components, and electrical troubleshooting for passenger vehicles up to and including class 8 trucks.Knowledge/Skills/AbilitiesAbility to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages and to draw and interpret graphs.Frequent use of Outlook, Word, Excel, graphics, etc. Ability to create, maintain and incorporate functions into Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, databases, and PowerPoint presentations to support business objectives.Regularly uses moderately complex oral and written skills. May train others in functional areas, interact with others and make presentations to department or middle management.Problems encountered are routine, somewhat repetitive and generally solved by following clear directions and procedures.Decisions generally affect own job or assigned functional area.Results are defined; sets personal own goals and determines how to achieve results with few or no guidelines to follow; supervisor/manager provides broad guidance and overall direction.Handle multiple tasks or projects simultaneously with moderate complexity. Essential Physical Demands/Work EnvironmentWhile 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.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 InsurancePaid Time Off401k with Generous Company MatchCompany Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term DisabilityShort-Term DisabilityEmployee Assistance ProgramTuition ReimbursementEmployee DiscountsJoin us for an exciting career journey with positive, driven individuals.