Description
Rahal Letterman Lanigan is looking for an IndyCar Mechanic! This position ensures the optimal performance, safety, and reliability of race vehicles through meticulous maintenance, repair, and fine-tuning. Their expertise and dedication play a critical role in achieving peak performance and success on the track.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Safety:
- Prioritize a “Safety First” approach in all tasks and projects.
- Ensure all work performed on cars is thoroughly completed and meets safety standards before releasing the vehicle to the track.
Procedures and Car Build:
- Adhere to Dallara and RLL procedures, ensuring cars are built to specification and meet organizational standards.
- Understand and accurately follow setup and build sheets to achieve precise vehicle assembly.
Wok Area Maintenance
- Maintain a clean and organized workspace daily, both in shop and at the track.
- Conduct in-depth clean-ups of the designated area on a weekly basis.
Reporting and Team Collaboration:
- Follow the reporting and supervisory structure as outlined in the department organization chart.
- Assist with loading and unlading vehicles, managing spares, setting up and tearing down the garage and tent areas.
- Work in conjunction with mechanics and the rest of the team, to ensure completion and security of work done on cars.
- Understand chassis setup and stay current with the sanctioning body rule book.
- Fulfill additional responsibilities that are related to the job.
Requirements
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
- Complete racecar tasks under the direction of the Chief Mechanic, meeting all deadlines.
- Install and maintain motor installation, gearbox installation, driveshaft-suspension maintenance, cooling system, fuel system, completion, and security of all ancillary systems on the car.
- Uphold RLL procedures to ensure car preparation and appearance meet RLL standards.
- Adhere to RLL purchasing procedures in securing supplies and parts for racecar preparation.
- Work collaboratively to ensure all cars are prepared uniformly across the team.
- Maintain a personal supply of tools as needed for assigned duties.
- Oversee any work done to car by mechanics or any other team member.
Job Knowledge:
- Possess advanced knowledge of racecar setup, quality standards, and sanctioning body regulations.
- Proficient in using tools and equipment, including hand tools, set up pad tools, Magnaflux machine, Zyglo machine, tape measure, calipers, and micrometers.
- Use of basic metal & machine tools such as hand drills, drill presses, grinders, punch(s), sanders, lathe, mill, welder, band saw, press.
Travel:
- Be able to travel to all races, tests, and other scheduled events as dictated by the team’s calendar.
PERKS
- Competitive salary
- Full Medical and Ancillary benefits
- On-site Human Performance Center and personal trainer
- Race day perks and cool events
Joining Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing means stepping into a fast-paced, high-energy environment where every day is about pushing boundaries and achieving excellence. You’ll be part of a close-knit team that’s dedicated to innovation, teamwork, and the thrill of racing.
