Traveling Race Mechanic

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

• 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.

• 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.

• GED
• High School Diploma

• Automotive

• 2 - 5+ years

• 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.

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

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

• 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.