Outside Dismantler/ Automotive Tech

LKQ Corporation • Belleville, MI

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About The Position

LKQ Corporation is hiring an Automotive Technician to work as an Outside Dismantler, safely and efficiently removing parts from vehicles and preparing them for shipping. The position starts at $18.00 per hour, with a commission plan after 60 days or less. The work is hands-on, fast-paced, and performed Monday through Friday, in all weather conditions. The role works closely with a supervisor or manager, who provides broad guidance and direction. Travel may be required periodically, including overnight stays, depending on position requirements.

The employee may work in cramped spaces or underneath vehicles, use personal protective equipment, and encounter hazardous conditions and equipment, extreme temperatures, and high noise levels. The role requires occasional standing, walking, pushing, pulling, squatting, bending, reaching, climbing stairs, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or extended sitting. Employees must be able to lift up to 75 pounds regularly as described, and may occasionally be asked to lift or move up to 100 pounds.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to use a wide range of electric and hand tools.
• Must pass a background check.
• Ability to read spreadsheets listing required parts to be pulled.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; compute rates, ratios, and percentages; and draw and interpret graphs.
• Frequent use of Outlook, Word, Excel, and graphics applications.
• Ability to communicate basic messages orally, write brief messages, keep simple records, and explain routine procedures.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 75 pounds; may occasionally be asked to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to work in cramped spaces or underneath vehicles and to tolerate awkward positions, hazardous situations and equipment, extreme temperatures, and high noise levels.
• Motivated, fast-paced, able to multitask, a good decision maker, goal oriented, dependable, and accurate, with an excellent attendance history.

Nice To Haves

• Experience and knowledge of automobiles and automotive parts.
• Working knowledge of automotive parts.
• Forklift experience.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently remove parts from cars.
• Tag parts for shipping.
• Cut vehicles with saws.
• Prioritize and handle assigned and routine tasks appropriately.
• Work independently and accurately while following established practices and procedures.

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: High school or GED