Driveshaft Technician

Gulf Coast Driveshaft is a high-performance custom driveshaft manufacturer serving racers, shops, and enthusiasts across the world. We build aluminum, steel, and carbon fiber driveshafts engineered to hold up under serious horsepower, and our work shows up everywhere from street builds to record-setting race cars. We are a tight, skilled team that takes pride in precision, quality, and standing behind everything that leaves our shop.

As we grow, we are looking for driven, passionate people who want to learn the craft, take ownership of their work, and build a career, not just clock a shift.

Position Location:

Tampa, FL

Position Type:
Full-Time

Schedule:

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Pay:
Competitive pay based on experience. Proven aluminum welders start at a higher rate.

The Driveshaft Technician is the backbone of our production floor. This is a cross‑trained role built for someone who wants to learn every part of how a driveshaft comes together, from raw material to a balanced, finished, shipped product. You will rotate through stations, work alongside experienced builders, and grow into a craftsman who can step in anywhere the shop needs you.

We train the right person from the ground up. You do not need to be a master welder to succeed here. Our equipment and processes do a lot of the heavy lifting, so what matters most is a willingness to learn and the discipline to follow the process. What we cannot teach is work ethic, attention to detail, and the drive to do it right the first time.

If you bring those, we will build the skills with you.

This job is built for self‑starters. After training, you are trusted to stay productive and finish your work with minimal oversight. We do not micromanage or chase people to stay busy, because we hire people who do not need it. If you take pride in staying in motion and earning your spot, you will thrive here. If you are looking to coast, this is not the shop for you, and that is okay.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Learn and rotate through all production stations, including driveshaft assembly, balancing, welding, machining, finishing, and shipping.
• Build and assemble aluminum, steel, and carbon fiber driveshafts to precise specifications and quality standards.
• Operate shop equipment safely, including presses, balancers, welders, and cutting and machining tools, following all procedures and PPE requirements.
• Perform accurate measurements and quality checks at every stage to ensure each shaft meets spec before it ships.
• Support order fulfillment by preparing, packaging, and shipping finished product correctly and on time.
• Keep the workstation and shop clean, organized, and safe throughout the day.
• Follow the daily workflow and priorities set at the morning sync, and complete assigned tasks on the board.
• Assist with customer orders and provide clear, accurate information when needed.
• Take direction well, ask questions, and apply training consistently and correctly.

• Success here is a motivated, reliable person who shows up on time, does excellent work, and brings honesty and integrity every day. This is the standard from day one and every day after, not a box you check once.
• You are willing and able to do multiple jobs, step up to fill gaps wherever the shop needs you, and work as a true team player instead of waiting to be told.
• As your skills grow: reliable and safe in your first 30 days, supporting multiple stations with supervision by 90 days, and productive across key production areas with fewer corrections by 6 months.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Relevant hands‑on experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.

• Strong mechanical aptitude and a…