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Auto Dismantler

Buffalo, New York•Full-time
$18 - $20 hourly
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About the Job
Company: Skyway Auto Parts
Job Title: Auto Dismantler
Reports to: Yard Manager
Job Type: Full-time, non-exempt
Location: Skyway Auto Parts, 637 Tifft Street Buffalo NY, 14220
Hours: Monday-Friday 7:00AM-4:00PM, overtime and Saturdays as needed.
Compensation: $18-20.00/hour, based on skills and experience.

Purpose:
The Auto Dismantler will be responsible locating, identifying, and removing automotive or mechanical parts from vehicles or equipment. This role will require attention to detail, basic mechanical knowledge, and the ability to work independently, sometimes in outdoor conditions. Specific tasks include pulling parts, verifying accuracy, labeling, and potentially assisting with shipping and receiving. Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Job Descriptions:
  • Accurately locate, identify and pull the correct automotive parts.
  • Safely and efficiently removing parts from vehicles or equipment.
  • Maintaining inventory to keep track of parts and where they are located in the yard.
  • Operate heavy equipment when assigned.
  • Tag all parts properly for their destination.
  • Clean and prepare jobsite and yard in a tidy and safe manner.
  • Remove fluids such as gas or oil from vehicles and place fluids in the appropriately labeled containers.
  • Remove tires from vehicles.
  • Use a variety of tools and machines; blowtorches, forklifts, loaders, lifts, power drills, grinders, saws, pressure washers, and water spraying equipment.
  • Safely maneuver around the yard.
  • Effective communication with all site personnel.
  • Perform tasks maintaining all health, safety, and environmental rules and ensure work is completed in a safe and responsible manner.
  • Work outside in the elements regardless of the season.
  • Ability to see well and distinguish between back up alarms, voices and typical sounds.
  • Identify, report, correct, and/or prevent hazards.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
  • High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
  • Able to operate forklift, bobcat, and loaders a plus.
  • 1-year automotive mechanic experience preferred.
  • Ability to read, write and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
  • Quick learner who can follow directions.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Team player.
  • Organized, consistent, and good at multitasking.

Benefits:
  • Medical & Dental (70% employer paid).
  • Vision Insurance (Out of pocket).
  • Flexible Spending Account (Out of pocket).
  • 401 (k) (with 2.5% company match).
  • Aflac Services (Out of pocket).
  • Life Insurance (25k paid through company).
  • 8.5 Paid Holidays.
  • Paid Vacation.
  • Paid Sick Time.
  • Employee Referral Program ($1000).
  • Annual Safety Toed Boot Reimbursement.

Metalico is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual's race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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