Hendrick MotorsportsLocation: 4400 Papa Joe Hendrick Blvd, Charlotte, North Carolina 28262
Summary: Primarily tasked with creating and revising programs for CNC machinery. They must understand and interpret complex technical drawings and translate them into executable CNC programs. The role demands a high level of precision and attention to detail to ensure that machine outputs meet exact specifications and quality standards.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
- Read, interpret, and program CNC machines with data from technical drawings or specifications.
- Create or modify 3-axis or greater CNC programs for production runs including entering instructions, setting tool registers, and calculating requirements.
- Measure dimensions of finished work pieces to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments, templates, and fixtures.
- Mount, install, align, and secure tools, attachments, fixtures, and workpieces on machines, using hand tools and precision measuring instruments.
- Listen to machines during operation to detect sounds such as those made by dull cutting tools or excessive vibration and adjust machines to compensate for problems.
- Adjust machine feed and speed, change cutting tools, or adjust machine controls when automatic programming is faulty or if machines malfunction.
- Stop machines to remove finished work pieces or to change tooling, setup, or workpiece placement, according to required machining sequences.
- Check to ensure that work pieces are properly lubricated and cooled during machine operation.
- Input initial part dimensions into machine control panels.
- Confer with supervisors or programmers to resolve machine malfunctions or production errors or to obtain approval to continue production.
- Monitor machine operation and control panel displays and compare readings to specifications to detect malfunctions.
- Clean machines, tooling, or parts using solvents or solutions and rags. Also responsible for cleaning the shop and ensuring safe housekeeping on an ongoing basis.
- Calculate dimensions and tolerance using knowledge of mathematics and instruments.
- Set, monitor, and modify tolerance levels and cutting speeds to produce the component or part to specification.
- Inspect produced components or parts to ensure quality and accuracy.
- Must be able to use tools, such as lathes, mills, cutters, and grinders as needed to perform required requested work.
- Other duties assigned by management.
Qualifications:
- Accuracy - perform work accurately and thoroughly.
- Oral Communication - ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
- Detail-Oriented - ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
- Enthusiastic - ability to bring energy to the performance of a task.
- Honesty/Integrity - truthful and seen as credible in the workplace.
- Innovative - ability to look beyond the standard solutions.
- Listening - utilize active listening skills.
- Persistence - ability to complete tasks or continue in a course of action despite opposition or discouragement.
- Problem Solving - ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
- Quality Work - responsible for producing quality, to specification work.
- Safety Awareness - ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
- Self-Motivated - ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one’s ability using his or her own drive or initiative.
- Self-Confident - the trait of being comfortable in making decisions for oneself.
- Technical Aptitude - ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.
- Time Management - ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
Desired Education:
Desired Work Experience:
Education/Experience:
Must be a team player and effectively utilize strong communication skills with others in the department and organization. Requires extensive knowledge of hand tools, drill press, grinders, and other machine shop equipment.
Certificates and Licenses:
√ Valid Driver’s License
√ Certificate in Machining or a related discipline preferred.
Computer Skills:
Basic computer skills are required. CAD skills or experience with similar software programs preferred.
Physical Demands:
Requires vision (near, peripheral, depth), sense of touch, and ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – hearing protection, safety glasses, and hand protection. Constantly stands, lifts/carries 10 pounds or less, and pushes/pulls 12 pounds or less. Frequently reaches outward, lifts/carries up to 50 pounds, and pushes/pulls up to 25 pounds. Occasionally walks, sits, reaches above shoulder, crawls, squats or kneels, bends, lifts/carries up to and over 100 pounds, and pushes/pulls up to 100 pounds.
Environment Demands:
Primarily works indoors. May be exposed to loud noises.
Attendance Expectations:
The position requires regular and predictable attendance. Scheduled shifts may include evening hours, weekends, and holidays. Must be able to work a flexible schedule as needed.
Communication Skills:
Ability to understand and follow instructions. Ability to communicate effectively with customers and company personnel.
Verbal and Writing Ability:
Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers and other employees. Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
Math Ability:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations.
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.
