LKQ Corporation

Light remanufacturing production Tech

Posted on: 14 Apr 2021

Cedar Springs, MI

Job Description

Job Description

Responsible for re-manufacturing and daily inventory control of headlight cores. This individual may assist in more than one phase of production.
1\. Identifies light cores daily for inventory.
2\. Separates cores based on non-usable, which are thrown away and usable, which are prioritized for production.
3\. Physically inventories entire core yard weekly.
4\. Assist in shipping and receiving process.
5\. Assist in the cleaning and straightening process.
6\. Assist in the mending process.
7\. Assist in the color coat (painting) and polishing process.
8\. Assist in the hand detail process.
9\. Assist in the final inspection and packaging process.
10\. Responsible for productivity and quality control for assigned production process.
11\. Maintains orderliness and housekeeping of assigned work areas.
12\. Complies with established company policies and procedures.
13\. Initiate and support the continual improvement of Keystone Automotive Industries quality improvement system.
13\. Assumes other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential

Requirements

Basic Qualifications (Minimum Required Experience, Education, Knowledge/Skills/Abilities, Essential Physical Demands):
Education & Experience: High school diploma or GED is preferred but not required. Prior manufacturing experience is preferred.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Must have good attention to detail, ability to cooperate with others, must be able to communicate problems with the Lead and other Management. Ability to stay on task and flexibility to learn the different functions of your specific department.
Machines, Equipment and Software: Knippers, knife, palm sander, various sized dremels, hand grinders, torch, buffing wheel, spray glue, silicone, plastic injection, paint, cold and hot climate.
Essential Physical Demands/Work Environment: This position requires individuals to sit or stand for a 10 hour period, repetitive motions with the arms, hands and wrists. Must be able to work in a dusty environment
HR

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.