Full-Time
Dismantler Helper
LKQ
5,001-10,000 employees
Global distributor of aftermarket vehicle parts
Compensation Overview
$20 - $22/hr
Gorham, ME, USA
In Person
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- A background in body repair, mechanical repair, or previous dismantling experience is required.
- The employee may be required to have their own set of tools as needed to carry out duties.
- The employee must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- The employee must have basic computer skills.
- The employee must be able to communicate basic messages orally, write brief messages, and keep simple records.
- The employee must be able to follow clear directions and procedures to solve routine, repetitive problems.
- The employee must follow standard procedures with no decision-making involved and use guidance provided by a supervisor or manager.
- The employee must be able to perform the listed physical activities, work in cramped spaces or underneath vehicles, wear personal protective equipment, tolerate extreme temperatures and high noise levels, and lift up to 75 pounds.
- Periodic travel, including overnight stays, may be required depending on position requirements.
- Perform day-to-day activities of the Processing Department in accordance with applicable federal, state, provincial, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations.
- Assist the Dismantler/Trainer with dismantling vehicles.
- Learn and complete the system of dismantling, tagging, and storing all parts.
- Work with Engine Dismantlers as needed to learn engine dismantling.
- Comply with all safety standards and requirements to ensure a safe and hazard-free workplace.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- A High School Diploma or GED is preferred.
LKQ is a global distributor that supplies vehicle parts and accessories for cars and trucks. It sells aftermarket, recycled and salvaged parts, as well as specialty equipment, to repair shops and retail customers who repair, maintain, or customize vehicles. Its parts come from a wide range of suppliers and are distributed through a large network to repair shops, collision centers, and individuals. The way the products work is straightforward: customers order parts, LKQ sources them (including recycled or salvaged options when available), and ships them to the customer for installation or use. LKQ differentiates itself through its broad, global catalog and mix of new, aftermarket, and recycled parts, offering a one-stop source for repairing and upgrading vehicles. The company’s goal is to be a leading, reliable supplier that helps customers quickly find and obtain the parts they need to fix, service, or customize vehicles.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Arizona
Founded
1998
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Q2 2026 revenue reached $3.4 billion, despite softer claims and Europe weakness.
- Management bought $104 million of acquisitions in 2026, including RSI North America.
- January 2026 strategic review keeps a company sale or Keystone divestiture on the table.
What critics are saying
- LKQ cut 2026 adjusted EPS guidance to $2.60-$2.90 after Q2 margin compression.
- The April 22, 2026 FinishMaster class action faces a lead-plaintiff hearing August 13.
- If strategic review fails, activist pressure and shrinking Europe make LKQ a breakup candidate.
What makes LKQ unique
- LKQ spans new, recycled, and remanufactured parts through 250-plus branches and 100,000 SKUs.
- LKQ SYNETIQ and ERA Reman embed circular-economy supply into repair workflows.
- LKQ’s local distribution moat pairs training, OEM-quality private brands, and cross-border sourcing.
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LKQ Bodyshop delivers practical skills with Apprentice+. By Alan Feldberg - 23/07/2026 LKQ Bodyshop has unveiled Apprentice+, an IMI-certified training programme developed to provide hands-on experience to young learners. Designed to complement existing apprenticeships, Apprentice+ offers practical experience across the full repair journey to better prepare apprentices for the workshop. Held at the LKQ Academy in Tamworth in partnership with 3M, U-POL, DeVilbiss, Laser-PowerTec, and Mirka, Apprentice+ consists of six practical pathways. * Health and safety * Panel repair * Paint * Mechanical, electrical and trim * Quality control * Profitability and sustainability Participants will complete assessments at the end of each pathway to demonstrate their learning, while four additional e-learning modules cover hybrid and electric vehicle awareness, workshop safety, hand-arm vibration awareness, and Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH). Future talent. Jodie Mullard, director of customer strategy at LKQ, said: "The industry has been clear that apprentices need more opportunities to put their learning into practice and develop the broad skills required in a modern bodyshop. We developed Apprentice+ to respond directly to this demand. "The programme offers exceptional value for bodyshops looking to invest in their future talent, combining practical training, assessment and peer learning, with selected tools and equipment provided by leading sector suppliers to support apprentices after the programme. "The skills gap is a challenge for the whole sector, and no single business can solve it alone. Our role is to connect apprentices with the people and organisations that can nurture their talent and help build a strong pipeline of capable professionals." Skills. Lee Smedley, technical training and development manager at LKQ, added: "Apprentice+ has been informed by my experience mentoring LKQ's apprentices, as well as conversations with bodyshops and apprentices who have trained at LKQ Academy. "The programme is designed to give them an experience that we regularly hear they value: the chance to make mistakes and build skills in a supportive environment. It will expose participants to the full repair journey and help them understand how different bodyshop disciplines work together and allow them to learn from everyone around them. "By assessing apprentices at the end of each pathway, we can also help them recognise how far they've progressed, and then also where there's room for that little bit of further development." LKQ will welcome the first two cohorts of eight apprentices in September, with further intakes expected at the start of 2027.
LKQ Euro Car Parts introduces cost-effective oe-quality remanufactured range. * June 17, 2026 LKQ Euro Car Parts has launched the ERA Reman range of alternators and starter motors in the UK, giving independent workshops and fleets a new OE-level remanufactured option to better enable sustainable, affordable mobility for their customers. Built on more than 30 years' remanufacturing expertise, ERA Reman products are produced in state-of-the-art facilities in Europe. Each unit is remanufactured to OE specification, using OE parts where applicable - and in some cases improving OE - before undergoing rigorous testing to ensure dependable performance for workshops. Every ERA Reman unit therefore comes with a three-year warranty and a core return policy, helping to keep valuable cores in the remanufacturing loop. The range offers OE-level performance at a reasonable price point, giving workshops a high-quality and attractive alternative to new components. Sustainability has been considered at all levels. ERA Reman uses recyclable brown box packaging, reduced printing ink and minimal plastic, while still ensuring the eco package provides secure shipping. The launch comes at a time when data shows that 55% of UK workshops already fit remanufactured or used parts, but for most, these represent less than a quarter of total installations, according to LKQ's 2025 UK Voice of the Customer research. This highlights significant scope for growth in high-quality reman solutions. The range adds 1,400 SKUs to LKQ Euro Car Parts' more than 100,000-part catalogue, providing broad coverage and helping technicians source the right part quickly through its 250+ branch network. ERA Reman sits under the Emotive house of brands, for which LKQ is the number one distributor in Europe and the sole UK distributor. The launch forms part of LKQ's broader investment in remanufactured and recycled parts, including its recent joint venture with UK salvage specialist LKQ SYNETIQ to strengthen the supply of sustainable components across repair networks. Matt Robinson, B2B Director at LKQ Euro Car Parts said: "Technicians need rotating electric components they can trust - because if a newly-fitted alternator or starter motor fails, it can be costly in terms of both profit and reputation. "We're also seeing growing awareness in the sector for the role that remanufacturing plays in future proofing repairs. More garages are actively choosing remanufacturing solutions that offer reliable performance, while also helping to reduce waste and dependence on new materials. They understand that doing the job properly today can also support the long-term sustainability of the industry. We're proud to be meeting this demand, all the while offering a range that's competitive in terms of price and quality." June 17, 2026
LKQ DEADLINE: ROSEN, LEADING INVESTOR COUNSEL, encourages LKQ Corporation investors to secure counsel before important deadline in Securities Class Action - LKQ. NEW YORK, May 31, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of common stock of LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ: LKQ) between February 27, 2023 and July 23, 2025, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important June 22, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline. SO WHAT: If you purchased LKQ common stock during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement. WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the LKQ class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=62121 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than June 22, 2026. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation. WHY ROSEN LAW: USA Newshour encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually litigate securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company at the time. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers. DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, throughout the Class Period, LKQ repeatedly touted the benefits of the acquisition of FinishMaster, a subsidiary of Uni-Select. For example, in announcing the acquisition in February 2023, LKQ represented that the acquisition was a "compelling strategic fit" to "enhance LKQ's business and drive profitable growth." LKQ also represented that the acquisition presented "minimal integration risk," including because "Uni-Select's FinishMaster business improves LKQ's scale and product mix to compete" in the North American automotive paint segment. After completing the acquisition in August 2023, LKQ began to integrate FinishMaster into LKQ's North American operating segment. LKQ and its executives touted the integration as a "highly synergistic opportunity" and "competitive moat" to protect LKQ against market share losses to AutoZone and other competitors. In reality, FinishMaster was losing major customers and market share, including the business of key multi-shop operator clients that were critical to FinishMaster's revenue. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages. To join the LKQ class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=62121 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action. No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff. Attorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Contact Information: Laurence Rosen, Esq. Phillip Kim, Esq. The Rosen Law Firm, P.A. 275 Madison Avenue, 40th Floor New York, NY 10016 Tel: (212) 686-1060 Toll Free: (866) 767-3653 Fax: (212) 202-3827 [email protected] www.rosenlegal.com Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with GlobeNewswire. USA Newshour takes no editorial responsibility for the same.
LKQ Corporation (LKQ) shareholders who lost money have opportunity to lead securities fraud lawsuit. Provided by PR Newswire May 26, 2026, 12:18:00 PM LKQ Corporation (LKQ) shareholders who lost money have opportunity to lead securities fraud lawsuit PR Newswire LOS ANGELES, May 26, 2026. LOS ANGELES, May 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter LLP announces that investors with losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit against LKQ Corporation ("LKQ" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: LKQ). IF YOU SUFFERED A LOSS ON YOUR LKQ INVESTMENTS, CLICK HERE BEFORE JUNE 22, 2026 (LEAD PLAINTIFF DEADLINE) TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SECURITIES FRAUD LAWSUIT What Is The Lawsuit About? The complaint filed alleges that, between February 27, 2023 and July 23, 2025, Defendants failed to disclose to investors that: (1) FinishMaster was losing major customers from the time the acquisition was announced and its business could not sustain, let alone grow, LKQ's eroding market share; (2) such risks regarding the Uni-Select acquisition and FinishMaster integration had already materialized and were negatively impacting LKQ's operational and financial performance; and (3) as a result, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times. Contact Us To Participate or Learn More: If you wish to learn more about this action, or if you have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to these matters, please contact us. Charles Linehan, Esq., Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter LLP, 1925 Century Park East, Suite 2100, Los Angeles California 90067 Email: [email protected] Telephone: 310-201-9150 (Toll-Free: 888-773-9224) Visit our website at www.glancylaw.com. Follow us for updates on LinkedIn, Twitter, or Facebook. If you inquire by email, please include your mailing address, telephone number and number of shares purchased. To be a member of the class action you need not take any action at this time; you may retain counsel of your choice or take no action and remain an absent member of the class action. This press release may be considered Attorney Advertising in some jurisdictions under the applicable law and ethical rules. Contact Us: Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter LLP, 1925 Century Park East, Suite 2100, Los Angeles, CA 90067 Charles Linehan Email: [email protected] Telephone: 310-201-9150 Toll-Free: 888-773-9224 Visit our website at: www.glancylaw.com. View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/lkq-corporation-lkq-shareholders-who-lost-money-have-opportunity-to-lead-securities-fraud-lawsuit-302782156.html SOURCE Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter LLP The articles, information, and content displayed on this webpage may include materials prepared and provided by third parties. Such third-party content is offered for informational purposes only and is not endorsed, reviewed, or verified by Morningstar. Morningstar makes no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or reliability of any third-party content displayed on this site. The views and opinions expressed in third-party content are those of the respective authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of Morningstar, its affiliates, or employees. Morningstar is not responsible for any errors, omissions, or delays in this content, nor for any actions taken in reliance thereon. Users are advised to exercise their own judgment and seek independent financial advice before making any decisions based on such content. The third-party providers of this content are not affiliated with Morningstar, and their inclusion on this site does not imply any form of partnership, agency, or endorsement.
LKQ reports Q1 revenue of $3.5 billion as North America outperforms repairable claims decline. Used car price gains, near-record alternative parts utilization and easing insurance premiums signal recovery. LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ: LKQ) reported first-quarter revenue of $3.47 billion, up 4.3% from the year-ago quarter, as foreign currency tailwinds and growth in its Specialty segment offset organic declines in North America and Europe. Total parts and services revenue increased 3.6%, including a 5.1% benefit from foreign exchange, a 1.6% organic decline and a 0.2% lift from acquisitions and divestitures. North America parts and services organic revenue declined 0.4%, outperforming the company's estimated 2% to 4% decline in repairable claims. Specialty grew 3.4% organically - its