Race Car Assembly Tech

Hendrick Automotive Group; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Hendrick Motorsports in Charlotte, NC is seeking an Assembly Technician to contribute to the build of race cars and prepare them for the track. You will assemble components, read engineering drawings, and enter production data using PLM software.

The role requires versatility across mechanical assembly tasks, attention to quality, and teamwork within a fast paced environment. Regular attendance and willingness to work varied shifts are expected.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and understand engineering drawings and specifications.
• Versatile and able to work on all aspects of a race car.
• Good attitude and able to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assemble race cars and components from bodywork to interior components.
• Read and understand engineering drawings and specifications.
• Assemble at assigned workstations using hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, and fixtures.
• Verify quality and document defects on vehicle documents.
• Enter production data using PLM software.
• Ensure high quality of work following internal methodologies.

Skills

Reading drawings

Team collaboration

Tool usage

Manual dexterity

Tools

PLM software

CMM

Welding equipment

Job description

Hendrick Motorsports Location: 4400 Papa Joe Hendrick Blvd, Charlotte, North Carolina 28262 Summary: The Assembly Technician will report directly to the Production Manager and will contribute to the build of the race cars and work to prepare them for the track. The individual will ensure that all components of the car are secured and working properly and that all worklists have been completed. The candidate must be versatile and able to work on all aspects of a race car. We are looking for an employee with a good attitude who enjoys working in a team environment and who has a good skill level and working knowledge of race car assembly.

Essential Duties and 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

Communication Skills

Must be able to effectively communicate with team members.

Attendance Expectations

The position requires regular and predictable attendance. Scheduled shifts may include evening hours, weekends, and holidays.

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

Hendrick Motorsports provides a one-of-a-kind working experience where a diverse group of highly talented team members can work together to achieve a common goal. We are committed to embracing innovation with intensity to perform at the highest level expected by our dedicated sponsors and fans worldwide. Hendrick Motorsports continuously seeks skilled and talented individuals who are motivated and passionate about helping us meet our goals.