Cylinder Head Engine Technician

Hendrick Automotive Group; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hendrick Automotive Group in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Cylinder Head Technician to teardown and clean cylinder heads and components post-race under the supervision of the Cylinder Head Shop Manager. The role requires strong mechanical skills and a solid understanding of internal combustion engines.

The ideal candidate will measure valve seat wear, install and hone valve guides, and mill heads to correct chamber volumes, while maintaining safety, accuracy, and timely communication with the shop

Qualifications

• Basic mechanical skills and a sound understanding of internal combustion engines.
• Experience building race engines is preferred.
• Experience with teardown and inspection of engine components is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Teardown, inspect and cleanup cylinder heads and components post-race
• Measure valve seat wear and valve guide clearance
• Data entry
• Open work orders
• Install & hone valve guides
• Mill cylinder heads to correct chamber volume
• Inspect & rate valve springs
• Any other duties assigned by manager

Skills

Accountability

Detail-oriented

Organized

Responsible

Safety awareness

Technical aptitude

Time management

Coordination

Repairing

Job description

Location

4400 Papa Joe Hendrick Blvd, Charlotte, North Carolina 28262

Summary

Under the general direction of the Cylinder Head Shop Manager, the Cylinder Head Technician is responsible for teardown and cleanup of cylinder heads and components post-race.

Responsibilities

• Teardown, inspect and cleanup cylinder heads and components post-race
• Measure valve seat wear and valve guide clearance
• Data entry
• Open work orders
• Install & hone valve guides
• Mill cylinder heads to correct chamber volume
• Inspect & rate valve springs
• Any other duties assigned by manager

Qualifications

• Accountability – ability to accept responsibility and account for actions
• Detail‑oriented – ability to pay attention to minute details
• Organized – systematic approach to tasks
• Responsible – able to be accountable for conduct
• Safety awareness – identify and correct conditions affecting employee safety
• Technical aptitude – comprehend complex technical topics
• Time management – utilize available time within deadlines
• Coordination – adjust actions in relation to others
• Repairing – repair items using needed tools and equipment

Education & Experience

Ideally has experience building race engines. Requires working knowledge of basic mechanical skills and competencies. Must possess a sound understanding of internal combustion engines.

Computer Skills

Requires basic computer skills.

Communication Skills

Must possess strong communication skills and an excellent sense of customer satisfaction, communicating with other departments, and perform work as timely and precisely as possible.

Physical Demands

Requires vision (near, distance, depth) and ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – safety glasses. Constantly manually manipulates. Frequently stands, walks, sits, reaches outward, lifts/carries up to 50 pounds, and pushes/pulls up to 40 pounds. Occasionally reaches above shoulder, climbs, crawls, squats or kneels, bends, lifts/carries over 100 pounds, and pushes/pulls up to 100 pounds.

EEO Statement

Hendrick is an Equal Opportunity employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information regarding the EEOC, visit: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf.