Traveling Race Mechanic

hendrick; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Hendrick Motorsports in Charlotte, NC seeks an experienced automotive technician to support NASCAR inspection processes and perform critical assembly and repair tasks. You will inspect driveline, brakes, suspension, and engine components, making precise adjustments as needed.

The role requires strong mechanical knowledge, your own tools, and the ability to work on body/chassis repairs. Welding is a plus, with occasional decal wrap installation responsibilities.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Follow checklists to inspect driveline, steering, brakes, fuel, suspension and other areas.
• Assist with NASCAR inspection process.
• Make suspension and drivetrain changes as needed.
• Install engine, gear, and transmission.
• Examine and diagnose vehicle components for damage or malfunctions.
• Repair or replace brakes and other parts.
• Disassemble and inspect parts with micrometers and calipers.
• Maintain cleanliness of work area.

Skills

Accuracy

Detail-oriented

Persistence

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Analytical skills

Oral communication

Coordination

Repairing

Troubleshooting

Adaptability

Education

GED

High School Diploma

Tools

Dial calipers

Measuring tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Hendrick MotorsportsLocation: 4400 Papa Joe Hendrick Blvd, Charlotte, North Carolina 28262

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• 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.
• D 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.
• R repairing – repairing items using needed tools and equipment.
• T 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
• Engineering

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.

Environment Demands

• Works indoors and outdoors.

Core Values

Servant Leadership - Ptting others first.

Teamwork - Achieving more together.

Integrity - Doing what is right.

Enthusiasm - Bringingpassion each day.

Winning Mindset - Setting the standard relentlessly.

Accountability - Taking ownership of one’s actions.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by this employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties and responsibilities upon the request of a supervisor.

This job description is subject to revision at the discretion of the company.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job cannot be performed remotely.

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.