Maintenance Technician

Keystone Automotive Industries, Inc.; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid Time Off

401k with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

LKQ Corporation is seeking motivated maintenance personnel to join our facility in Washington. The role focuses on maintaining equipment, materials, and overall welfare of the site, with a starting pay of $22.00 per hour and strong benefits.

You will handle maintenance requests, preventative tasks, and uphold safety regulations while supporting external contractors. Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of experience, and a background in painting, sanding, and machining is preferred.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in maintenance or related field.
• High School Diploma/GED.
• Experience in painting, sanding, and machining preferred with on-the-job training.

Responsibilities

• Complete all maintenance service requests as assigned.
• Alert leaders of any unusual occurrences or damage within the facility.
• Schedule and perform preventative maintenance.
• Ensure safety standards follow company, local, city, and state/federal guidelines.
• Assist in monitoring work performed by outside contractors.
• Maintain safety standards and comply with all guidelines.

Skills

Math skills

Reading/comprehension

Multi-tasking

Communication

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

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.

Pay $22.00hr plus great benefits!

Responsible for monitoring and maintaining equipment, materials, and the overall welfare of our facility.

Essential Job Duties

• Responsible 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 Responsibilities

Not responsible for supervising employees.

Minimum Requirements

Education & Experience

• 1+ 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 Requirements

• High 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/Abilities

• Ability 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 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 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 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

Leading With Innovation

As a Fortune 500 leader (#318), LKQ is at the industry’s forefront, operating across 25 countries with over 1,600 locations. Join us to shape the future of vehicle repair and customization, where your impact resonates globally.

Accelerate Your Career at LKQ

Join LKQ, a global force of over 51,000 strong across 1,700 locations. Here, you are a part of a community that drives our success and your career forward. Embrace the opportunity to grow, innovate, and lead the industry with us.

Shape the Future with LKQ

Embark on a journey where your work makes a tangible impact on the industry and beyond. LKQ offers a challenging yet rewarding career path filled with opportunities to grow, innovate, and contribute to a sustainable future. At LKQ, you're not just joining a team; you're stepping into a role where you can truly thrive. Start your career with us and discover where your journey can take you.

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