Hendrick MotorsportsLocation: 4400 Papa Joe Hendrick Blvd, Charlotte, North Carolina 28262
Hendrick Motorsports, a leading NASCAR Motorsports operation, is currently seeking an experienced, highly motivated Setup Mechanic. The candidate should be able to multi-task, and meet tight deadlines within a team oriented environment. Qualified candidates will be able to lead or assist in the finalization and verification of the race setup for the vehicle, as well as input setup information into the database. Qualified candidates must be able to communicate well, work closely with shop peers and car chief to determine that cars are set-up to weekly build specifications. The position requires strong attention to detail.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
- Assist in verifying compliance of the wheel location and offsets to NASCAR gauges.
- Assist in the finalization and verification of the race set-up of the vehicle.
- Assist in inputting set-up information into the database.
- Begin to learn to utilize Romer Arm to confirm set-up specifications and measurements.
- Reference set-up sheet from crew chief or race engineer to confirm weekly build specifications.
- Receive direction and guidance from more experienced set-up mechanics to assist in the set-up process.
- Assist the shop mechanics as needed.
Qualifications:
- Accountability – accept responsibility and account for his/her own actions.
- Accuracy – perform work accurately and thoroughly.
- Analytical skills – possess critical thinking and reasoning skills to solve a problem.
- Written communication – demonstrate an ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
- Oral communication – ability to collaborate effectively with co-workers, supervisors, and managers, all having varying degrees of education and background.
- Organized – demonstrate being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
- Troubleshooting – determining the causes of operating errors and deciding the action to take.
- Systems analysis – ability to determine how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
- Detail-oriented – pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
- Working under pressure – ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.
- Technical aptitude – ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.
Skills & Abilities:
- High School diploma or GED preferred
- Minimum two years experience in a related position
- Must possess a strong mechanical aptitude, thorough race car components and car systems is required
- Prior race experience preferred
- Strong communication skills and the ability to interact well with others
- Must be able to travel as needed
- Must be a team player, be able to work a flexible schedule and have a high level of integrity
- Must possess personal tools and equipment
All resumes and applications must be submitted online through www.hendrickmotorsports.com. Please no phone calls or hand delivered resumes. Applicants and referrals will not be accepted from professional recruiting agencies.
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.
