Disassembly & Repair

LKQ Corporation • Springfield, MO

17h • $19 - $20

About The Position

LKQ Reman Springfield is seeking candidates for automotive engine disassembly and repair. No engine experience is required; training is provided. The role involves working within an assigned cell to perform disassembly and repair operations on a variety of parts, assemblies, and subassemblies, and setting up and operating complex machines. Operations may include washing, cleaning, checking, inspecting, material handling, repairing, gauging parts, magnafluxing, steel and zinc shot blasting, tumbling, and prepping. Employees may also perform other duties or provide coverage in this or other departments as needed, and may train or instruct fellow workers.

The schedule is first shift, Monday through Thursday, 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with some Friday work as needed. Saturdays and Sundays are not required. Starting pay is $19.00 per hour, with potential to earn up to $20.00 per hour through earned monthly bonuses.

Requirements

• Ability to read and write, verified through the employment process.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to perform continuous physical effort and repetitive-motion work.
• Ability to stand for 80% and walk for 20% of the work time.
• Ability to lift, push, or pull an average of 80+ pounds occasionally, 40 pounds frequently, and 20 pounds constantly.

Responsibilities

• Operate in accordance with systems and procedures within the assigned cell and comply with health and safety requirements.
• Handle materials and waste between processes.
• Maintain the quality of own work and product.
• Perform daily housekeeping and preventative maintenance within the cell.
• Participate in daily cell meetings and continuous improvement activities.
• Participate in cell design and controls.
• Support the cell leader in maintaining documentation and fill in for the cell leader when necessary.
• Cross-train within the cell.
• Perform disassembly and repair operations on parts, assemblies, and subassemblies.
• Set up and operate complex machines.
• Perform operations such as washing, cleaning, checking, inspecting, material handling, repairing, gauging parts, magnafluxing, shot blasting, tumbling, and prepping.
• Perform other duties or fill in for workers in this or other departments as assigned or requested.
• Train or instruct fellow workers regarding duties when needed.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation time
• Paid holidays
• Paid parental leave for new parents
• 401(k) with company match
• Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability
• Short-term disability
• Employee assistance program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee discounts

What This Job Offers

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