Precision Race Car Assembly Specialist

Hendrick Motorsports; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Hendrick Motorsports is seeking an Assembly Technician to contribute to the build of race cars and prepare them for the track. You will ensure components are secured and working, and complete worklists. Versatility to work on all parts of a race car is essential, with a team-focused attitude.

You will read engineering drawings, assemble at stations using tools and fixtures, and verify quality while logging production data. Regular attendance and possible evening/weekend hours apply.

Qualifications

• Assemble race cars and components ranging from bodywork to interior components.
• Read and understand engineering drawings and specifications.
• Assemble race cars at assigned workstations, performing any combination of following repetitive tasks according to specifications and using hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, and production fixtures.
• Carry out precision mechanical assembly of components and fittings while working closely with the Vehicle Engineering department.
• Fasten components together according to blueprints and technical plans to create subassemblies or finished products.
• Verify quality of your own work and write description of defects observed on documents attached to vehicle bodies.
• Enter and retrieve production data using PLM software.
• Ensure that agreed internal methodologies and procedures are followed and that a high quality of work is maintained.
• Position and fasten together body subassemblies, such as side frames, underbodies, doors, hoods, and trunk lids, to assemble vehicle bodies.
• Bolt, screw, clip, or otherwise fasten together parts to form subassemblies, such as doors, seats, instrument control panels, steering columns, and axle units.
• Fit and adjust doors, hoods, and trunk lids.
• Seal joints and seams using caulking gun.
• Fasten seats, door paneling, headliners, carpeting, molding, and other trim into position.
• Examine race cars and make a determination as what needs to be installed or repaired.
• Inspect race cars for compliance with templates, record findings, and make necessary repairs where needed.
• Operate precision measuring instruments (CMM) for specific measures as well as scanning of various components.
• Perform maintenance services, repairs, and reconstruction work.
• Install, replace, repair, and/or adjust mechanical parts, filters, air ducts, cooling systems, interior components, and controls.
• Communicate with other members of the team to ensure proper assembly

Responsibilities

• Assemble race cars and components ranging from bodywork to interior components.
• Read and understand engineering drawings and specifications.
• Assemble race cars at assigned workstations, performing any combination of following repetitive tasks according to specifications and using hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, and production fixtures.
• Carry out precision mechanical assembly of components and fittings while working closely with the Vehicle Engineering department.
• Fasten components together according to blueprints and technical plans to create subassemblies or finished products.
• Verify quality of your own work and write description of defects observed on documents attached to vehicle bodies.
• Enter and retrieve production data using PLM software.
• Ensure that agreed internal methodologies and procedures are followed and that a high quality of work is maintained.
• Position and fasten together body subassemblies, such as side frames, underbodies, doors, hoods, and trunk lids, to assemble vehicle bodies.
• Bolt, screw, clip, or otherwise fasten together parts to form subassemblies, such as doors, seats, instrument control panels, steering columns, and axle units.
• Fit and adjust doors, hoods, and trunk lids.
• Seal joints and seams using caulking gun.
• Fasten seats, door paneling, headliners, carpeting, molding, and other trim into position.
• Examine race cars and make a determination as what needs to be installed or repaired.
• Inspect race cars for compliance with templates, record findings, and make necessary repairs where needed.
• Operate precision measuring instruments (CMM) for specific measures as well as scanning of various components.
• Perform maintenance services, repairs, and reconstruction work.
• Install, replace, repair, and/or adjust mechanical parts, filters, air ducts, cooling systems, interior components, and controls.
• Communicate with other members of the team to ensure proper assembly

Job description

Hendrick Motorsports is seeking an Assembly Technician to contribute to the build of race cars and prepare them for the track. You will ensure components are secured and working, and complete worklists. Versatility to work on all parts of a race car is essential, with a team-focused attitude.

You will read engineering drawings, assemble at stations using tools and fixtures, and verify quality while logging production data. Regular attendance and possible evening/weekend hours apply.