Engine Development Systems Fabricator.

Hendrick Motorsports•Concord, NC

32d•Onsite

About The Position

Hendrick Motorsports, a leader in the auto racing industry, is currently seeking a Engine Development Systems Fabricator. Summary: The Development Systems Fabricator is responsible for the design and manufacturing of various fabricated components for both high performance engines and engine test cells.

Requirements

Accuracy - perform work accurately and thoroughly.
Oral Communication - ability to collaborate effectively with co-workers, supervisors, and managers, all having varying degrees of education and background.
Coordination - adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.
Detail-Oriented - pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
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.
Repairing - repairing items using needed tools and equipment.
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.
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.
Working Under Pressure - ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.
Requires technical training in automotive manufacturing including metal fabrication and manual machining.
Extensive mechanical and technical aptitude desired.
Requires vision (near, distance, depth), sense of touch, and ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – safety glasses, hearing protection.
Constantly manually manipulates, squats or kneels, bends, lifts/carries up to 20 pounds, and pushes/pulls 12 pounds or less.
Frequently stands, walks, sits, reaches outward, reaches above shoulder, lifts/carries up to 50 pounds, and pushes/pulls up to 25 pounds.
Occasionally climbs, crawls, lifts/carries over 100 pounds, and pushes/pulls up to 100 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of internal combustion engine operation, maintenance, and repair a plus.

Responsibilities

Proficient in AC/DC Tig (GTAW) and Mig (GMAW) Welding.
Operate a manual milling machine and engine lathe to modify or manufacture experimental parts for testing.
Operate press brake, bandsaw, plasma cutter, grinders, tube benders, and other metal cutting / forming tools to modify or manufacture experimental parts for testing.
Manufacture engine, vehicle, and test cell exhaust components including design & implementation of 3D fixtures and generating full Bill of Materials (BOM) from CAD models.
Evaluate component designs by measuring and comparing them with original specifications on engineering drawings for form and function using engineering skills.
Devise, fabricate, and assemble new or modified mechanical components for products such as industrial machinery or equipment and measuring instruments.
Discuss changes in design, method of manufacture and assembly, and drafting techniques and procedures with staff and coordinate corrections.
Review project instructions and blueprints to ascertain test specifications, procedures, and objectives, and test nature of technical problems such as redesign.
Flexibility with pivoting on tasks based on priorities.
Other duties and responsibilities assigned by management.