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Lokar Performance Products

Lokar Performance Products

US-made performance automotive parts manufacturer

Manual Operations

Full-TimePosted on 9/17/2026
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Knoxville, TN, USA
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About the job

Requirements
  • Minimum high school diploma or GED.
  • Strong mechanical abilities.
  • Ability to make routine decisions and use problem solving to resolve basic mechanical issues and know when to seek assistance if needed.
  • Ability to follow instructions in a detailed and concise manner.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Physically capable of lifting up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to work independently and with others.
  • Must pass a pre-employment drug screen.
Responsibilities
  • Work in a safe and clean manner by complying with procedures, rules, and company policies.
  • Ensure quality standards are met.
  • Communicate with management or peers concerning issues of part quality or availability.
  • Perform detailed procedures according to hands-on and verbal instruction.
  • Use measurements to determine accuracy of machine operation and adjust tolerances as needed.
  • Recognize operating irregularities and machine malfunctions.
  • Regularly use cold saws, drill presses, hydraulic presses, broaches, manual mills, manual lathes, tumblers, and other manual equipment.
  • Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.

About the company

Lokar Performance Products

Lokar Performance Products

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Lokar Performance Products designs and manufactures performance automotive parts in-house for hot rods, muscle cars, trucks, and race cars. Its lineup includes automatic transmission shifters, throttle cables, pedal assemblies, dipsticks, and emergency brakes, all made in the USA with a lifetime warranty; products are developed from design through prototyping to production and sold via national and international distributors. The company differentiates itself by owning the full development-to-production process and by expanding through selective acquisitions like Clayton Machine Works, Lecarra Steering Wheels, and Made-4-You Products. Its goal is to provide durable, high-quality US-made parts for street rods and racers while growing its global distribution and maintaining strong design, engineering, and warranty support.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

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Total Funding

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Headquarters

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Founded

1988

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Lokar launched Modern Classic in 2026, expanding classic-look kits beyond LS engines.
  • A June 2026 careers page and August 2026 Magento posting show digital investment.
  • Made-4-You production already runs from Knoxville, improving margin and supply control.

What critics are saying

  • Lokar's 11-50 employee footprint limits software, inventory, and channel scale.
  • Modern Classic still depends on internal-combustion hobbyists, not EV replacement parts.
  • Brand sprawl across six lines complicates integration and confuses buyers by 2026.

What makes Lokar Performance Products unique

  • Lokar's in-house U.S. manufacturing and lifetime warranty build trust with restorers.
  • The 2026 Modern Classic rename broadens LS Classic across ten engine styles.
  • Lokar owns niche brands Clayton, Lecarra, Covico, CON2R, and Made-4-You.

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