Disassembly & Repair

LKQ • Springfield, MO

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About The Position

LKQ Reman Springfield is seeking team members for automotive engine disassembly and repair. No engine experience is required; training is provided. The role performs disassembly and repair operations on a variety of parts, assemblies, and sub-assemblies, and may involve setting up and operating complex machines. Work takes place within an assigned cell and includes following cell procedures and health and safety requirements, handling materials and waste, maintaining work quality, housekeeping and preventative maintenance, participating in cell meetings and continuous improvement, and cross-training. Employees may also support cell documentation and leadership, train or instruct coworkers, and perform other duties or fill in for others as needed.

The position pays $19.00 per hour, with potential to earn up to $20.00 per hour through earned monthly bonuses. The schedule is first shift, Monday through Thursday, 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with some Friday work as needed and no Saturday or Sunday work stated.

The work requires continuous physical effort and repetitive motion. Employees stand approximately 80% of the time and walk 20%, and may lift, push, or pull an average of 80+ pounds occasionally, 40 pounds frequently, and 20 pounds constantly. The environment may include dust, fumes, temperature extremes, noise, chemicals, and waste products.

Requirements

• Ability to read and write; verified through the employment process.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to perform the physical demands of the position, including repetitive work, standing and walking, and lifting, pushing, or pulling the stated weights.
• No prior engine experience is required; training is provided.

Responsibilities

• Follow systems, procedures, and health and safety requirements within the assigned cell.
• Handle materials and waste between processes.
• Maintain the quality of own work and products.
• 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 with documentation and fill in for the cell leader when necessary.
• Cross-train within the cell.
• Perform disassembly and repair operations on parts, assemblies, and sub-assemblies.
• Set up and operate complex machines.
• Perform operations such as washing, cleaning, checking, inspecting, material handling, repairing, gauging parts, magnafluxing, steel and zinc shot blasting, tumbling, and prepping.
• Perform other assigned duties or fill in for coworkers in this or other departments as needed.
• 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 generous company match
• Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability
• Short-term disability
• Employee assistance program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee discounts
• Monthly bonuses

What This Job Offers

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