Race Engine Cylinder Head Technician

Hendrick Automotive Group; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hendrick Automotive Group in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Cylinder Head Technician to teardown and clean cylinder heads and components post-race under the supervision of the Cylinder Head Shop Manager. The role requires strong mechanical skills and a solid understanding of internal combustion engines.

The ideal candidate will measure valve seat wear, install and hone valve guides, and mill heads to correct chamber volumes, while maintaining safety, accuracy, and timely communication with the shop

Qualifications

• Basic mechanical skills and a sound understanding of internal combustion engines.
• Experience building race engines is preferred.
• Experience with teardown and inspection of engine components is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Teardown, inspect and cleanup cylinder heads and components post-race
• Measure valve seat wear and valve guide clearance
• Data entry
• Open work orders
• Install & hone valve guides
• Mill cylinder heads to correct chamber volume
• Inspect & rate valve springs
• Any other duties assigned by manager

Skills

Accountability

Detail-oriented

Organized

Responsible

Safety awareness

Technical aptitude

Time management

Coordination

Repairing

Job description

Hendrick Automotive Group in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Cylinder Head Technician to teardown and clean cylinder heads and components post-race under the supervision of the Cylinder Head Shop Manager. The role requires strong mechanical skills and a solid understanding of internal combustion engines.

The ideal candidate will measure valve seat wear, install and hone valve guides, and mill heads to correct chamber volumes, while maintaining safety, accuracy, and timely communication with the shop