Fabricator - IndyCar

Team Penske•Mooresville, NC

About The Position

Team Penske is seeking a Fabricator to build and repair components for race vehicles across its IndyCar and IMSA programs. The role involves cutting, shaping, welding, and assembling metal and composite materials; preparing parts for paint or finishing; and ensuring work meets engineering specifications and Team Penske quality standards. The position calls for hands-on fabrication experience, attention to detail, and the ability to work safely and efficiently in a fast-paced, high-performance environment. The Fabricator works with management, engineering, teammates, and quality-control personnel to produce and repair parts, document repeatable work processes, and continually improve fabrication speed and accuracy. Travel may be needed for rapid response at racetracks and other Team Penske-supported functions.

Requirements

Minimum high school diploma.
Ability to safely use industry-standard fabrication hand tools and equipment.
Ability to manage projects and meet deadlines.
Minimum computer skills; familiarity with Microsoft Office is preferred.
Three years of welding experience is preferred.
Experience reading engineering drawings and documentation is preferred.
May be required to lift and carry objects up to 50 pounds, climb inside cars, work on their back underneath cars, push cars around the facility, and stand, squat, or kneel for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Microsoft Office.
Experience reading engineering drawings and documentation.
Three years of welding experience.

Responsibilities

Fabricate materials and components to Team Penske requirements as directed by management and engineering.
Cut and shape metal; bend and prepare tubing; perform MIG and TIG welding; and use manual machine equipment, drill presses, shears, brakes, rollers, rotary punches, and dies.
Perform carbon panel repairs, composite adhesion, heat-shield application, cleaning and deburring, and prepare surfaces and edges for adhesive, welding, or paint.
Assist other team members in the Fabrication area as needed.
Document preparation, work routines, and measurements so work can be repeated consistently by others.
Communicate regularly with engineering and quality-control personnel to improve speed, accuracy, and repeatability, follow engineering drawings, and comply with applicable racing-series regulations.
Prepare items for painting or wrapping, including sanding, body filling, smoothing joints, and fine-tuning.
Operate sanders, grinders, and other fabrication equipment while wearing required personal protective equipment and following safety regulations.
Maintain work areas and equipment in proper condition and in accordance with safety standards; maintain a clean work environment to Team Penske standards.
Review and quality-control items to ensure they meet Team Penske standards.
Perform other duties assigned by management.
Travel as needed for rapid response at racetracks and other functions supported by Team Penske.
Repair vehicles and composite panels.
Prepare parts while preserving serial numbers and other identifiers.