Driveshaft Technician

Gulf Coast Driveshaft; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO after 90 days

Paid federal holidays

Vacation after first year

Drag racing event support

Tools provided

Job summary

Gulf Coast Driveshaft in Tampa, FL is seeking a driven Driveshaft Technician to learn every step of driveshaft assembly—from raw material to balanced, finished product. You will rotate through stations, work with experienced builders, and grow into a craftsman who can step in anywhere the shop needs you.

We train the right person from the ground up. This role emphasizes work ethic, attention to detail, and doing it right the first time.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude and a willingness to learn the trade.
• Reliable and punctual; show up every day.
• Able to stand, lift up to 50 lbs, and work on a shop floor.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Learn and rotate through all production stations to assemble, balance, weld, machine, finish, and ship driveshafts.
• Build driveshafts to precise specs and quality standards.
• Operate shop equipment safely (presses, balancers, welders, cutting/machining tools).
• Perform quality checks at each stage to ensure shaft meets spec before shipping.
• Support order fulfillment and keep workspace clean and organized.
• Follow the daily workflow and respond to shop priorities.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Reliability

Attention to detail

Welding - aluminum (cross-training)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Gulf Coast Driveshaft is a high-performance custom driveshaft manufacturer serving racers, shops, and enthusiasts across the world. We build aluminum, steel, and carbon fiber driveshafts engineered to hold up under serious horsepower, and our work shows up everywhere from street builds to record-setting race cars. We are a tight, skilled team that takes pride in precision, quality, and standing behind everything that leaves our shop. As we grow, we are looking for driven, passionate people who want to learn the craft, take ownership of their work, and build a career, not just clock a shift.

Position Location: Tampa, FL

Position Type: Full-Time

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Pay: Competitive pay based on experience. Proven aluminum welders start at a higher rate.

Job Description and Responsibilities

The Driveshaft Technician is the backbone of our production floor. This is a cross‑trained role built for someone who wants to learn every part of how a driveshaft comes together, from raw material to a balanced, finished, shipped product. You will rotate through stations, work alongside experienced builders, and grow into a craftsman who can step in anywhere the shop needs you. We train the right person from the ground up. You do not need to be a master welder to succeed here. Our equipment and processes do a lot of the heavy lifting, so what matters most is a willingness to learn and the discipline to follow the process. What we cannot teach is work ethic, attention to detail, and the drive to do it right the first time. If you bring those, we will build the skills with you.

This job is built for self‑starters. After training, you are trusted to stay productive and finish your work with minimal oversight. We do not micromanage or chase people to stay busy, because we hire people who do not need it. If you take pride in staying in motion and earning your spot, you will thrive here. If you are looking to coast, this is not the shop for you, and that is okay.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Learn and rotate through all production stations, including driveshaft assembly, balancing, welding, machining, finishing, and shipping.
• Build and assemble aluminum, steel, and carbon fiber driveshafts to precise specifications and quality standards.
• Operate shop equipment safely, including presses, balancers, welders, and cutting and machining tools, following all procedures and PPE requirements.
• Perform accurate measurements and quality checks at every stage to ensure each shaft meets spec before it ships.
• Support order fulfillment by preparing, packaging, and shipping finished product correctly and on time.
• Keep the workstation and shop clean, organized, and safe throughout the day.
• Follow the daily workflow and priorities set at the morning sync, and complete assigned tasks on the board.
• Assist with customer orders and provide clear, accurate information when needed.
• Take direction well, ask questions, and apply training consistently and correctly.

What Success Looks Like

• Success here is a motivated, reliable person who shows up on time, does excellent work, and brings honesty and integrity every day. This is the standard from day one and every day after, not a box you check once.
• You are willing and able to do multiple jobs, step up to fill gaps wherever the shop needs you, and work as a true team player instead of waiting to be told.
• As your skills grow: reliable and safe in your first 30 days, supporting multiple stations with supervision by 90 days, and productive across key production areas with fewer corrections by 6 months.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Relevant hands‑on experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.

Required Experience

• Strong mechanical aptitude and a genuine interest in learning the trade.
• Reliable and punctual. You show up every day, on time, ready to work. Reliability is the single most important thing we look for.
• Able to follow detailed instructions and apply them consistently.
• Comfortable working with your hands, with tools, and on your feet in a shop environment.
• This is a physically active shop role. You must be able to stand and move throughout the day and safely lift and move components up to 50 lbs as part of normal production work, sometimes repeatedly.
• A genuinely good attitude. You bring positive energy, respect process and leadership, and make the shop a better place to work.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Preferred Experience

• Prior experience in a driveshaft, machine, fabrication, or automotive shop.
• Aluminum welding experience is highly valued and compensated accordingly. This is the single skill we most want to add to the team, and a proven aluminum welder will start at a higher pay rate.
• Candidates who want to be considered at the welder level and for aluminum welding cross‑training duties will be asked to perform sample aluminum weld passes prior to hire.
• Familiarity with high‑performance or racing applications.
• Basic computer skills for orders, measurements, and documentation.

This is a place to build a career and a craft, and to have a good time doing it. We work hard, we keep the shop fun, and we back each other up. You will be trained by people who are the best at what they do, work on parts that go into some of the fastest vehicles in the world, and be part of a team that is growing and investing in its people. Here is what sets us apart:

• Grow with a growing team. We are expanding, and the people who help build the shop will have room to rise with it.
• Learn as much as you want. The more you take on, the more we will teach you. There is no ceiling on what you can master here.
• Skill‑based raises. Your pay grows with reliability, station proficiency, welding capability, quality, and production performance. Show up, level up, and earn it.
• A fun, team‑first environment. We promote from within and reward attitude, reliability, and ownership.

We offer PTO after your 90 day evaluation period, as well as paid days off for major federal holidays. We offer vacation after your first year of employment.

• We pay your entry for drag racing events, if you wish to attend.
• All tools required for the job are supplied. No need to bring your own.

Gulf Coast Driveshaft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.