Automotive Dismantler Assistant

LKQ Corporation • West Monroe, LA

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About The Position

The Automotive Dismantler Assistant performs day-to-day activities in the Processing Department in accordance with applicable federal, state/provincial, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations. Under the direction of the Production Manager, the role helps ensure vehicles are dismantled safely, efficiently, and properly. The employee assists a Dismantler/Trainer, learns how to dismantle, tag, and store parts, and may work with Engine Dismantlers to learn engine dismantling. This role does not supervise employees.

The work may involve hazardous conditions and equipment, cramped spaces, working underneath vehicles in awkward positions, personal protective equipment, extreme temperatures, and high noise levels. Periodic travel, including overnight stays, may be required depending on position requirements. The employee must be able to lift up to 75 pounds.

Requirements

• Background in body repair, mechanical work, or previous dismantling experience.
• May be required to have a personal set of tools as needed to carry out duties.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to communicate basic messages orally, write brief messages, and keep simple records.
• Ability to follow clear directions and procedures for routine, repetitive problems, with no decision-making involved.
• Ability to follow guidance and guidelines provided by a supervisor or manager and work to assigned priorities.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to perform the physical activities described, including standing, walking, pushing, pulling, squatting, bending, reaching, climbing stairs, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or sitting for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma or GED

Responsibilities

• Assist the Dismantler/Trainer with dismantling vehicles.
• Learn and complete the system for dismantling, tagging, and storing parts.
• Work with Engine Dismantlers as needed to learn engine dismantling.
• Comply with safety standards and requirements to maintain a safe, hazard-free workplace.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• Fertility coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability
• Short-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee discounts
• PNC Daily Pay option

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed