Performance Racing Cylinder Head Technician

General Motors; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors is seeking a Cylinder Head Technician to support high-performance engine programs, prototype machining, and racing components. The role focuses on cylinder-head porting, valve-seat work, and flow bench testing within a focused performance environment.

The position requires hands-on machining, blueprint reading, and strict adherence to quality and safety. On-site role with potential weekends and varied shifts in a high-energy racing culture.

Qualifications

• 2+ years with high-performance, racing and prototype machining.
• Able to program and run CNC Newen single-point equipment.
• Able to port heads and perform valve-seat/flow work.
• Able to read blueprints and use precision measuring tools.

Responsibilities

• Machine high-performance, prototype, and racing engine components to exact specifications.
• Develop and modify cylinder-head ports and combustion chambers to meet performance and engineering requirements.
• Perform preventative and routine maintenance of machines, including changing filters and tracking service records.
• Record and track data collected or analyzed.
• Maintain good housekeeping and alignment with environmental requirements.

Skills

CNC programming

Valve-seat work

Porting heads

Reading blueprints

Precision measuring

Tools

Newen CNC single-point equipment

Serdi cutters

Flow bench

Micrometers

Calipers

Bore gauges

Torque wrenches

Job description

General Motors is seeking a Cylinder Head Technician to support high-performance engine programs, prototype machining, and racing components. The role focuses on cylinder-head porting, valve-seat work, and flow bench testing within a focused performance environment.

The position requires hands-on machining, blueprint reading, and strict adherence to quality and safety. On-site role with potential weekends and varied shifts in a high-energy racing culture.