LKQ Corporation

Quality Technician - Gauges

Posted on: 6 Apr 2021

Bellingham, WA

Job Description

Job Description

LKQ Corporation is the leading provider of alternative and specialty parts to repair and accessorize automobiles and other vehicles. At LKQ Bellingham we specialize in the remanufacturing of automotive engines. The Engine Packager is responsible for the safe and secure packaging of completed engines into engine cases as well as assisting test department with duties as assigned. These engines are transported to customers on trucks and correct packaging is critical to protecting engines on their journey.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

* Use hand tools to remove sticker labels, staples, and broken tub components
* Use camera to photograph engine gasket sets
* Accurately and efficiently package completed engines into designated tubs
* Record different tubs used per day
* Support test department with duties as assigned (Prepping engines for testing, making installation packets, cleaning floors, etc.)
* Maintain a clean, safe, and organized workspace

Compensation and Benefits

* Medical/Dental/Vision insurance after 30 days
* Retirement Plan (401K contribution matching)
* Paid Holidays
* Paid Time Off

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Requirements

Required Skills

* Able to work in a fast-paced production environment
* Able to work as part of a team as well as independently
* Basic communication skills
* Basic math skills
* Strong attention to detail
* Situational flexibility

Education and Experience

* High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
* Forklift experience preferred but onsite training available

Physical Requirements

* Move up to 50lbs
* Repeatedly stand, squat, bend, and lift for long periods of time

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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