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 successful individual will assist in the preparation and installation of the race car set-up to track specifications received from the crew chief and race engineers. The successful individual must be able to communicate well and work closely with shop and track peers. The position requires strong attention to detail, as well as strong knowledge of race car set-up processes.
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 in stressful situations.
- Technical Aptitude – ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.
Skills & Abilities:
- Minimum two years experience in a related position
- Requires basic knowledge and understanding of race car components.
- Must be skilled mechanically. Basic fabrication skills preferred.
- Prior race experience preferred
- Strong communication skills and the ability to interact well with others
- 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
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position.
O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)
F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)
C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)
Physical Demands
Stand- C
Walk- F
Sit- O
Manually Manipulate- C
Reach Outward- C
Reach Above Shoulder- F
Climb- O
Crawl- O
Squat or Kneel- O
Bend- O
Lift/Carry
10 lbs or less- C
11-20 lbs- C
21-50 lbs- F
51-100 lbs- O
Over 100 lbs- O
Push/Pull
12 lbs or less- C
13-25 lbs- C
26-40 lbs- F
41-100 lbs- O
Other Physical Requirements
• Vision (Near, Distance, Depth)
• Sense of Touch
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.
