Led by one of the most successful and innovative owners in motorsports, Chip Ganassi Racing has won 22 championships dating back to 1990. Overall, Ganassi has won six of the most iconic races in the world of auto racing with wins in the Indianapolis 500 (5 times), Daytona 500, Brickyard 400, 24 Hours of Le Mans, Rolex 24 At Daytona (8), and the 12 Hours of Sebring (2).
On the business side, CGR had one of the longest-running relationships in motorsports history with Target and currently can claim partnerships with PNC Bank, Parkland, DHL, and Honda, among many others. Today, Ganassi teams include three cars in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES and two in INDY NXT by Firestone. Ganassi boasts a state-of-the-art racing facility in Indianapolis, and a corporate office in Pittsburgh.
We’re looking for a Shop-Based Mechanic to join our team. This hands-on role is essential to ensuring our cars are prepped, inspected, and race-ready at the highest level of performance and quality.
As the Shop Based Mechanic, your day to day responsibilities will include:
- Assemble and prepare finished race car components for each event following detailed procedures
- Make necessary mechanical adjustments to ensure components meet design and performance specs
- Maintain an organized inventory of finished spare parts for race weekends
- Secure parts and components using proper mechanical fastening and joining techniques
- Accurately log adjustments and configurations for assigned race car components
- Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to meet build timelines and performance goals
- Operate shop equipment safely and consistently follow safety protocols
- Proactively identify and report safety issues or equipment concerns
- Travel occasionally to support the team at races, tests, or other events
To be successful in this role, you’ll need:
- 2-3 years of experience as a mechanic, preferably in motorsports industry
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- In-depth knowledge of race car mechanical components and structural frameworks.
- Understanding of race car setup specifications and safety mechanisms.
- Skilled in using precision measuring devices
We invest in our team members through a competitive benefits package, including:
- Health, dental, and vision
- Health Savings Account contributions
- 401K plan with company match
- Company paid life and disability insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
- Wellness programs
- Access to our state-of-the-art Human Performance Center
