COMPOSITE TECHNICIAN

W Racingteam; Kannapolis (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

W Racingteam in United States seeks a Composite Technician to manufacture, repair and maintain carbon fiber bodywork and aero parts for race cars. You will perform quality checks, manage materials, and travel to events for trackside support, delivering rapid, on-site repairs under tight deadlines.

Ideal candidates have hands-on experience with composite materials, precision tools, and the ability to work in a fast-paced motorsport environment with strong teamwork and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with composite materials, ideally within motorsports.
• Proficiency in composite manufacturing processes and experience using precision tools and machinery.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, especially under pressure in event situations.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment.
• Proactive, strong attention to detail and quality assurance focus.
• Highly organized, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively, especially in time-sensitive situations
• Ability to work independently and under minimal supervision, while maintaining a team-oriented approach.
• A passion for motorsport and commitment to delivering high-quality results.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture, repair, and maintain composite components such as bodywork, structural elements, and aero parts.
• Perform quality checks on composite parts to ensure they meet safety and performance standards.
• Conduct repairs on damaged composite components, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal functionality.
• Manage the materials inventory, ensuring raw materials are available for production and repairs.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workshop environment.
• Travel to racing/testing events as part of the trackside support team.
• Carry out on-site composite repairs to damaged bodywork, aero components, or other carbon fiber parts during and after racing sessions.
• Work under time pressure to ensure cars are race-ready following any damage sustained during events or practice sessions.
• Collaborate with engineers, mechanics, and other technicians to provide rapid solutions for on-track issues.
• Assist in the setup and packing of composite materials and tools for transport to event locations.

Skills

Composite materials

Manufacturing processes

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Team player

Tools

Precision tools

Machinery

Job description

The duties of the Composite Technician will include:

• Manufacture, repair, and maintain composite components such as bodywork, structural elements, and aeroparts.
• Perform quality checks on composite parts to ensure they meet strict safety and performance standards.
• Conduct repairs on damaged composite components, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal functionality.
• Manage the materials inventory, ensuring that raw materials are available for production and repairs.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workshop environment.
• Travel to racing/testing events as part of the trackside support team.
• Carry out on-site composite repairs to damaged bodywork, aero components, or other carbon fiber partsduring and after racing sessions.
• Work under time pressure to ensure cars are race-ready following any damage sustained during events orpractice sessions.
• Collaborate with engineers, mechanics, and other technicians to provide rapid solutions for on-track issues.
• Assist in the setup and packing of composite materials and tools for transport to event locations.

The Composite Technician should have the following desired skillset:

• Previous experience working with composite materials, ideally within motorsports.
• Proficiency in composite manufacturing processes and experience using precision tools and machinery.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, especially under pressure in event situations.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment.
• Proactive, strong attention to detail and quality assurance focus.
• Highly organized, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively, especially in time-sensitive situations
• Ability to work independently and under minimal supervision, while maintaining a team-oriented approach.
• A passion for motorsport and commitment to delivering high-quality results.
• Hands-on approach with a flexible “Can Do” & “Will Do” attitude.
• Strong communication skills. Knowledge of English required, German and/or French is helpful.
• A valid driver’s license and the ability to travel frequently for events.
• Be a TEAM PLAYER and have strong interpersonal skills, be motivated to reach goals and objectives of the team.
• Promote our values (People, Passion, Performance) and commit to personal investment into the WRT ESGstrategy.