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Perform product preparation, assembly, and/or disassembly before testing and inspection. Operate by systems and procedures within the group including health and safety requirements. Handle materials and waste between processes. Essential Job Duties (Up to 10 statements summarizing major duties weight each item at 10%):

• Install final product components utilizing hand and power tools.
• Ready the product ready for testing and final Quality Inspection.
• Follow all specifications from the computer and all approved Standardized Work Instructions.
• Verify all parts and check for any defects before sending forward in line.
• Assure safety standards are used and comply with all OSHA and L&I regulations.
• Follow established company policies that are outlined in the employee handbook.
• Assume other duties as assigned.

May Perform Additional Duties as assigned for Cam/Crank:

• Washing, cleaning, polishing, QC, and grinding.
• Set up and operate complex machines and perform various machining operations on a variety of parts and sub-assemblies, using precision measuring equipment to determine tolerances.
• May include, but are not limited, to prepping, cleaning, checking, inspecting, material handling, tool changes, packing, gear pressing, repairing, gaging parts, machining, polishing, and torque control.

May Perform Additional Duties as assigned for Torque Converters:

• Work with the production team in a high-speed Remanufacturing facility to repair, replace, and refurbish any needs of the Torque Converter to ensure quality and productivity goals are met or exceeded.
• Operate Mig/Tig welding processes, manual lathes, and bonding processes that lead to the production of Torque converters.
• On an assembly line; paint, package, scan, and stage Torque Covers for shipment.

May Perform Additional Duties as assigned for Hybrid Batteries:

• Work with specific detailed instructions, process disassembly, and electrical analysis of Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) batteries.
• Follow detailed procedures, and assist in HEV battery testing and discharging/charging.
• Maintain meticulous records of testing results of HEV Battery discharge/charge processes.
• Under the direction of senior personnel, use electronic diagnostic and testing equipment to analyze battery characteristics and analyze trends.
• Stacking and organizing products.

May Perform Additional Duties as assigned for Disassembly:

• May be assigned to check in cores using a computer program.
• Sort parts in preparation for cleaning.
• May be assigned to use a computer to verify cores and parts.

May Perform Additional Duties as assigned for (E) Disassembly:

• Research, verify, and diagnose install and in-warranty operation and drivability issues about the driveline.
• Determine and confirm cause of failure of Recycled and Remanufactured driveline parts under LKQ or vendor warranty. May Perform Additional Duties as assigned for High-Performance Engine Assembly:
• Modify, check, and set clearances, as well as final assembly.
• Prepare a Dynamometer machine for the following procedures: tuning, power rating, endurance tests, and testing of different part combinations.
• Alter or modify design to obtain specific functional and operational performance.

May Perform Additional Duties as assigned for Block & Head:

• May be assigned to perform machining operations on blocks and heads using job-specific machinery, hand & power tools, wash tanks, painting, and assembly of heads.
• May be required to follow specifications and verify pictures from computer programs (if applicable) for specific job assignments.

May Perform Additional Duties as assigned for Tin Test Line:

• May be assigned to assemble, clean, check, inspect, material handling, repair, diagnose, disassemble, gauge parts, polish, plug installation, paint, test, package, and torque control.
• May be required to follow specifications and verify pictures from computer programs (if applicable) for specific job assignments.

Supervisory Responsibilities (Direct or Indirect):

• Not responsible for supervising employees.

Basic Qualifications
Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Engine/auto mechanic assembly, remanufacturing and engine testing/quality and/or electronic experience preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• May be required to complete Engine Assembly training boot camp.
• Required to complete all training from Standardized Work Instructions.
• Competent in following all Standard Work Instructions and can read specifications and verify pictures from the computer program.
• May use various handheld tools, pneumatic and electric tools, hoists, precision measuring devices, pallet jacks etc.

Essential Physical Demands/Work Environment:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, push, pull, squat, bend, reach, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or sit for extended periods of time.
• The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Occasionally an employee may be asked to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• The employee may be exposed to extreme temperatures, high noise levels, dust, fumes, various chemicals, and waste products.
• Personal Protective Equipment is required including safety glasses, safety toed footwear, and hearing protection to avoid placing self and others in an unsafe environment.

Benefits:

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Fertility Coverage
• 401k with Generous Company Match
• Company Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Short-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts
• PNC Daily Pay Option

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• Day shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to Relocate:

• Kettering, OH: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person