Hendrick MotorsportsLocation: 4400 Papa Joe Hendrick Blvd, Charlotte, North Carolina 28262
POSITION SUMMARY
While utilizing Computer Numerically Controlled machinery, operators are responsible for cutting, drilling, shaping and finishing parts and components.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
- Measure dimensions of finished workpieces 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 workpieces or to change tooling, setup, or workpiece placement, according to required machining sequences.
- Check to ensure that workpieces 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, solutions, and rags. Also responsible for cleaning the shop and ensuring safe housekeeping on an on-going basis.
- Read, interpret, and program CNC machines with data from technical drawings or specifications.
- 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.
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.
- Needs extensive knowledge of hand tools, drill press, grinders, and other machine shop equipment.
- Requires ability to interpret engineering drawings to manufacture components to tolerance.
- Experience with HAAS/FANUC based CNC controls
Certificates and Licenses:
- Certificate in Machining or a related discipline preferred.
Computer Skills:
- Requires basic computer skills.
- Requires thorough understanding of G&M code programming.
- Requires minimum of 5yrs experience using a CAD/CAM software suite to program lathes and mills- Siemens NX experience preferred.
- Ideal candidate has experience using a PDM system to store and retrieve CAD/CAM data- Siemens TeamCenter 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, walks, manually manipulates, 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/pull to up 100 pounds.
Communication Skills:
- Must effectively utilize strong communication skills with others in the department and organization.
- Ability to understand and follow instructions.
Verbal and Writing Ability:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills are required. 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.
Math Ability:
- Basic math skills are required.
Reasoning Ability:
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations.
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.
Environment Demands:
Primarily works indoors. Work does involve continuous exposure to hazardous unpleasant elements, such as dust, fumes, chemicals, and poignant odors.
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.
