Traveling Race Mechanic

Hendrick Motorsports; Charlotte (NC); Sur place; USD 52 000 - 86 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Hendrick Motorsports is seeking an experienced traveling race mechanic to support the team across events and tracks. The role requires hands-on work on engines, drivetrains, suspensions, and chassis components, following detailed checklists and safety standards.

The candidate must travel up to 75% and bring strong mechanical expertise, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, team-based environment.

Qualifications

• Must have mechanical knowledge and car systems understanding.
• Own personal tools required.
• Welding ability a plus.

Responsabilités

• Follow checklists to inspect driveline, steering, brakes, fuel systems, suspension.
• Assist with NASCAR inspection process.
• Install engine, gear and transmission; assemble and adjust components.
• Disassemble units and inspect parts for wear with calipers and gauges.

Connaissances

Accuracy

Detail-oriented

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Analytical skills

Oral communication

Coordination

Repairing

Troubleshooting

Adaptability

Formation

GED

High School Diploma

Automotive

Outils

Dial calipers

Measuring tools

Welding equipment

Description du poste

Hendrick Motorsports, a leader in the motorsports racing industry, is currently seeking an experienced traveling race mechanic.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Follow checklists to ensure all important parts are examined, including driveline, steering systems, brake and fuel systems, suspension, and other potentially troublesome areas.
• Assist with NASCAR inspection process.
• Responsible for making suspension and drivetrain changes as needed.
• Responsible for installing the engine, gear, and transmission.
• Examine all key parts, including belts, hoses, steering systems, brake and fuel systems, wheel bearings, and other potentially troublesome areas.
• Examine vehicle components to determine the extent of damage or malfunctions.
• Repair, replace, and adjust brakes.
• Repair or replace parts such as gauges, gears, blowers, and bearings.
• Disassemble units and inspect parts for wear, using micrometers, calipers, and gauges.
• Maintain cleanliness of work area.

Qualifications:

• Accuracy – ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Detail-oriented – ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Persistence – ability to complete tasks or continue is a course of action despite opposition or discouragement.
• Problem solving – ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
• Safety awareness – ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
• Analytical skills – ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.
• Oral communication – ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Coordination – adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.
• Repairing – repairing items using needed tools and equipment.
• Troubleshooting – determining the causes of operating errors and deciding the action to take.
• Adaptability – ability to adapt to change in the workplace.

Desired Education:

• GED
• High School Diploma

Field of Study/Work Experience:

• Automotive

Desired Work Experience:

• 2 - 5+ years

Education/Experience:

• Thorough understanding of mechanical components and car systems.
• Must have own personal tools.
• Strong mechanical knowledge required.
• Basic fabrication skills required. Knowledge of dial calipers and basic measuring tools needed.
• Must be familiar with body and chassis repair.
• Welding ability is a plus.
• Skilled in installing decal wraps on the body.

Communication Skills:

• Will work in a team environment and must take direction in an active environment.

Attendance Expectations:

• Ability to work a flexible schedule. Ability to travel as needed, up to 75%.

Physical Demands:

• Requires vision (near, distance, depth), sense of touch, and ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – safety glasses, hearing protection.
• Constantly stands, walks, manually manipulates, reaches outward, lifts/carries up to 100 pounds, and pushes/pull up to 25 pounds.
• Frequently reaches above shoulder, climbs, crawls, squats or kneels, bends, and pushes/pulls up to 40 pounds.
• Occasionally sits, lifts/carries over 100 pounds, and pushes/pulls up to 100 pounds.