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LKQ · Baldwin, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 25, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a time you followed a written procedure even when you thought you knew a faster way.

What they are checking: Whether they respect established procedures in a remanufacturing shop where shortcuts lead to engine failures and returns.

Tell me about a time you found a defective component that someone else had missed.

What they are checking: Whether they speak up about defects even when it means pointing out a coworker's miss, which protects the customer.

What does keeping a work area tour ready mean to you day to day?

What they are checking: Whether they keep their station clean and organized as a habit, since visitors and auditors can walk through any time.

What would you do

You measure a head and it's just outside the spec on the work instruction. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they stop and report a part that is out of spec instead of letting a close call slide down the line.

Your torque wrench or a power tool starts acting up in the middle of a run. What happens next?

What they are checking: Whether they pull a suspect tool and report it rather than keep working and risk bad parts.

The line is running fast and you're behind. How do you keep your accuracy?

What they are checking: Whether they can hold quality under speed pressure instead of trading precision for count in a fast-paced shop.

About the work

Walk me through how you read and set up a bore gauge before you take a measurement.

What they are checking: Whether they truly know the zeroing and setup steps, since a gauge set wrong ruins every reading after it.

How do you check that your micrometer is reading true before you start a shift?

What they are checking: Whether they verify their tools against a standard instead of trusting them, which is the root of good measurements.

How do you make sure a complex part is in the right orientation before you machine it?

What they are checking: Whether they have a habit of checking orientation, since one part loaded backward wastes a whole casting.

What kind of records have you kept for production measurements, counts and time, and why do they matter?

What they are checking: Whether they see records as part of quality control, not paperwork, because traceability depends on them.

Which engines, service manuals or drawings have you worked from before?

What they are checking: How much real mechanical background they bring and how quickly they can learn this specific head work.

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The full job description

As published by LKQ.

Join the LKQ Family! We're looking for motivated individuals to join our team at LKQ Corporation. With opportunities for growth, competitive benefits, and a supportive work environment, LKQ is the place to be. Apply now and take the first step toward a rewarding career! 6. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES Basic Qualifications: • Technical knowledge and ability to read instructions, service manuals, specifications, drawings etc. • Ability in using tools (Micrometers, installation tools, torque wrenches, power tools, bore gauges) and test equipment • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment • Good understanding of quality control procedures • Good communication skills (verbal and written) Responsibilities: • Read and follow instructions and established procedures. • Collect all materials and tools needed to complete the procedure. • Use precision tools to measure and assist in the machining of the engine block using power, manual tools and precision machining equipment. • Recognize the correct orientation of complex components. • Ensure that all engine blocks are machined to the correct value. • Read and set up bore gauges. • Maintain tools and equipment in good condition. • Keep records of production measurements, quantities, and time. • Report issues, malfunction, or defective components. • Maintain a “Tour Ready” work environment. 7. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS • Excellent hand-eye coordination and physically able to perform position requirements • Able to stand on cement floors for 8 plus hours • Ability to lift block machining components weighing 40 lbs. repeatability. 8. ENVIRONMENT / EQUIPMENT & MACHINERY This position is in a manufacturing environment, primary focus on machining blocks. Regular exposure to noise, oil, lubricants, sealants, cleaning chemicals. Equipment and Machinery used within this department is as follows but not limited to the following: • Hoists • Conveyors • Hand Tools • Drill machines • Hones • Boring machines • Surfacers • Pressurized Air 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 may be exposed to hazardous situations, conditions, and equipment. Must be able to work in cramped spaces or underneath vehicles that may require getting into awkward positions. May regularly wear personal protective equipment (PPE). May be exposed to extreme temperatures and high noise levels. • Must be able to lift up to 100 pounds. 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 Join us for an exciting career journey with positive, driven individuals.

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