Trackside Composite Fabricator - IMSA

Team Penske; Mooresville (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled composite technician to join their dynamic team. This role involves completing composite repairs on high-performance race cars, ensuring adherence to original design specifications. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in carbon fabrication and be familiar with various composite processes, including vacuum bagging and wet lay-up techniques. You will work closely with manufacturing and engineering teams to produce quality components while maintaining safety standards. If you are passionate about motorsports and have the expertise to contribute to a winning team, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience as carbon tech/fabricator on race cars.
• Intimate knowledge of mechanical components and structural framework.

Responsibilities

• Completing composite repairs consistent with original parts.
• Traveling with the team to races and tests for performance preparation.

Skills

Composite Repair

Carbon Layup

Mechanical Components Knowledge

Precision Measuring Devices

Safety Procedures

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Grinders

Cut Off Wheels

Finishing Sanders

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.