Auto Mechanic - (High Value Core Recovery Specialist)
Posted on: 27 Jan 2021
Savannah, GA
Job Description
Job Description
As an Auto Mechanic/Dismantler at LKQ you must have the ability to identify high value parts and dismantle them from vehicles. Also, as an Auto Mechanic/Dismantler at LKQ you are responsible for and must be able to drop subframe and remove motor mounts to remove high value parts.
Essential Job Duties:
1. Demonstrate the ability to identify high value parts and dismantle from vehicles.
2. Must be able to drop subframe and remove motor mounts to remove high value parts.
3. Guidance in identifying high value parts will be provided.
4. Drain, Process and package, high value parts, such as engines, transmissions, alternators, starters, a/c compressors, rack & pinions, in a manner that prevents breakage.
5. Proficiently uses tools, such as Sawzalls, impact wrenches, and hand tools required for removing automotive parts.
6. Completes computerized or handwritten reports as required.
7. Abide by the company policies such as attendance, safety, processes, teamwork, training, etc.
8. Individual may be required to operate forklift to move parts and pallets.
9. Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
High school graduate or G.E.D. equivalent desired and at least one year of technical training in automotive technologies, ASE Certification preferred.
Must be familiar with automotive tools, parts and methods.
Must be attentive to detail and ensure accuracy in work assignments.
Must be able to communicate effectively with others.
Must have the ability work variable schedules, including some weekends.
This position requires the ability to stand the majority of the day. Must be able to lift 75lbs or more and be able to tolerate working at heights. Will be working outdoors and will be subject to all weather conditions. While performing duties of this job, employee will be regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. moderately loud noise and dust is to be expected.
Position Type
Full-time
LKQ Corporation
Chicago, IL
LKQ Corporation is an American provider of alternative and specialty parts to repair and accessorize automobiles and other vehicles. LKQ has operations in North America, Europe and Taiwan. LKQ offers its customers a broad range of replacement systems, components, equipment and parts to repair and accessorize automobiles, trucks, and recreational and performance vehicles. As of 2018, it was #300 on the Fortune 500 list. In March of 2017, Dominick P. Zarcone was selected to become the new President and Chief Executive Office.
LKQ was initially formed in 1998 through the combination of a number of wholesale recycled products businesses located in Florida, Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin. We subsequently expanded through internal development and over 220 acquisitions of aftermarket, recycled, refurbished, and remanufactured product suppliers and manufacturers; self service retail businesses; and specialty vehicle aftermarket equipment and accessories suppliers. Our most significant acquisitions include:
• 2007 acquisition of Keystone Automotive Industries, Inc., which, at the time of acquisition, was the leading domestic distributor of aftermarket products, including collision replacement products, paint products, refurbished steel bumpers, bumper covers and alloy wheels.
• 2011 acquisition of Euro Car Parts Holdings Limited ("ECP"), a vehicle mechanical aftermarket parts distribution company operating in the United Kingdom. This acquisition allowed us to expand our operations into the European automotive aftermarket business.
• 2013 acquisition of Sator Beheer B.V. ("Sator"), a vehicle mechanical aftermarket parts distribution company based in the Netherlands, with operations in the Netherlands, Belgium and Northern France. This acquisition allowed us to further expand our geographic presence into continental Europe.
• 2014 acquisition of Keystone Specialty, which expanded our product offering and increased our addressable market to include specialty vehicle aftermarket equipment and accessories.
• On December 22, 2015, LKQ announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the holding company of Rhiag-Inter Auto Parts Italia
• S.p.A (“Rhiag”), a leading pan-European business-to-business distributor of aftermarket spare parts for passenger cars and commercial vehicles. Rhiag has operations in Italy, Czech Republic, Switzerland, Hungary, Romania, Ukraine, Bulgaria, Slovakia, Poland and Spain. The transaction is expected to be completed in the first half of 2016 and is subject to customary closing conditions and necessary regulatory approvals.
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IndustryAutomotive
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No. of Employees45,500
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Website
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Jobs Posted10485
