Disassembly & Repair

LKQ • Springfield, MO

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About The Position

LKQ Reman Springfield is hiring for automotive engine disassembly and repair. No engine experience is required; training is provided. The position performs disassembly and repair work on a variety of automotive parts, assemblies, and sub-assemblies, and may involve setting up and operating complex machines. Operations may include washing, cleaning, checking, inspecting, material handling, repairing, gauging parts, magnafluxing, shot blasting, tumbling, and prepping.

The employee works within an assigned cell, following its systems and procedures and applicable health and safety requirements. Additional work includes maintaining product quality, handling materials and waste between processes, keeping the cell clean, performing preventative maintenance, participating in daily meetings and continuous improvement, supporting cell design and controls, maintaining documentation with the cell leader, and cross-training. The employee may fill in for the cell leader or other workers, train or instruct coworkers, and perform other assigned duties.

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. Starting pay is $19 per hour, with potential to earn up to $20 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 work.
• Ability to stand approximately 80% of the time and walk approximately 20% of the time.
• Ability to lift, push, or pull an average of 80+ pounds occasionally, 40 pounds frequently, and 20 pounds constantly.
• No previous engine experience is required; training is provided.

Responsibilities

• 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, shot blasting, tumbling, and prepping.
• Follow cell systems and procedures and health and safety requirements.
• 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, continuous improvement activities, and 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.
• Train or instruct fellow workers regarding duties as needed.
• Perform other assigned duties or fill in for workers in the department or other departments as 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

What This Job Offers

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