Trackside Composite Fabricator - IMSA

Team Penske; Mooresville (NC); On-site; USD 54,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in motorsport is seeking an experienced Carbon Technician/Fabricator to prepare race cars to the highest standards. The candidate must have expertise in composite repairs and mechanical components, with a strong ability to work under pressure and follow detailed instructions, ensuring race car performance and safety.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience as carbon tec/fabricator on race cars.
• Must be able to follow carbon layup schedules and repair instructions.
• Familiarity with different fiber and resin systems.

Responsibilities

• Completing composite repairs consistent with original parts design.
• Traveling with the team to races and tests.
• Maintaining accurate records of repairs and tracking weights of parts.

Skills

Experience in carbon tec/fabrication

Knowledge of mechanical components

Proficient in precision measuring devices

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Responsibilities:

• Completing composite repairs consistent with the design intent of original parts.
• Ability to assess composite damage, create and execute a repair plan consistent within the guidelines of the original manufacture.
• Ability use industry standard tools such as grinders, cut off wheels, and finishing sanders.
• Be fluent in composite processes such as vacuum bagging, mold making, as well as wet lay-up repair. A knowledge of epoxy-based adhesives is also a requirement.
• Safely operating equipment according to recommended safety specifications, including use of all protective equipment necessary (protective eyewear, earplugs, etc.) while identifying any safety hazards and reporting all risks immediately to a supervisor.
• Meeting specified deadlines for race car preparation while producing a quality product.
• Maintaining accurate records of repairs and tracking weights of parts. Must be able to make repairs consistent within the homologation documents of the original parts.
• Openly communicating with team members in manufacturing and engineering departments to develop functional and quality components.
• Traveling with the team to races and tests to ensure the racecar is properly functioning in preparation for successful on-track performance.
• Safekeeping and proper use of all company property issued during employment, including uniforms, tools, toolboxes, electronic devices, credit cards and any other productivity tools.
• Professionally represent the team and its sponsors on and off-track premises.
• Keeping work area clean and always organized.
• Loading all necessary equipment required at the racetrack onto transporters for every on-track event.

Skills Required:

• 3+ years’ experience as carbon tec/fabricator on IndyCar, Sports Car or F1 series race cars.
• High school diploma or equivalent, basic reading, writing and arithmetic skills.
• Must be able to follow carbon layup schedules and repair instructions.
• Intimate knowledge of mechanical components and structural framework of race cars.
• Pre-preg and wet laminate knowledge. Curing methods including autoclave, and hot bonders.
• Familiarity with different fiber and resin systems.
• Must be proficient in using precision measuring devices.
• Must be able to concentrate on detailed work for long periods.