Driveshaft Technician: Hands-On Craftsmanship and Growth

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 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.