Mechanic 1 - Mid-Level Mechanic

Kellymoss•Mooresville, NC

About The Position

The M1/Car Chief is the crew leader and the Engineer’s right-hand person, responsible for building, setting up, and meticulously maintaining the race car. The role ensures the car is prepared to Riley’s standards and engineering specifications, oversees mechanics, makes real-time track adjustments, and safeguards vehicle integrity. The M1 manages day-to-day preparation, translates engineering data into physical changes such as shocks, springs, ride height, and weight adjustments, and serves as the engineer’s point of contact for implementing setup changes at the track. The position also ensures the car performs optimally and complies with requirements throughout race weekends. The role involves coordinating work at the shop and track, diagnosing and repairing faults under time pressure, maintaining setup and component records, coordinating transportation and loading, and ensuring parts, consumables, tools, and equipment are ready for events. Work takes place in office, shop, and racetrack environments. Track work may involve exposure to the elements and noise exceeding 100 dB; hearing protection is required, and eye protection may be required. Shop duties involve frequent standing, walking, and handling tools or objects, as well as lifting and moving loads up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 100 pounds occasionally.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or high school equivalence certificate.
At least 3 years of full-time experience as a motorsports mechanic in a shop environment.
Strong understanding of race car systems, setup principles, and performance optimization.
Ability to remain flexible and react quickly to changing situations.
Strong mechanical aptitude.
Understanding of basic race car setup and dynamics.
Ability to communicate clearly verbally and electronically, including by email and messaging apps.
High attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety.
Ability to work long hours, including weekends, and travel to race events.
Calm and focused under pressure.
Strong leadership and a team-first mentality.
Proactive problem-solving ability.
Passion for motorsports.

Nice To Haves

Over-the-wall pit stop experience.
Experience as a Car Chief or senior mechanic in high-level motorsport.
Experience as an M1/Car Chief in a top-tier motorsports series, such as IMSA, SRO, NASCAR/ARCA, or open-wheel racing.

Responsibilities

Serve as the main point of contact for the engineer regarding car setup, worklists, and related tasks.
Manage task and crew time at the shop and track for the assigned car.
Ensure work is completed correctly, safely, and on time to avoid loss of track time.
Submit requests for replacement parts and spare inventory through internal purchasing systems and personnel.
Lead race car build, preparation, and maintenance to high technical standards.
Oversee car setup, including suspension, drivetrain, braking systems, and general mechanical configuration.
Monitor and comply with manufacturer technical bulletins, implement service bulletins, and track associated records.
Communicate with customers and drivers in the pits and garage about vehicle-related topics.
Manage fault diagnosis, repairs, and rapid problem-solving under time pressure.
Maintain detailed records of car build specifications, setup data, and component lifecycles.
Work with transportation to coordinate loading and securing cars, equipment, and parts.
Ensure spares, consumables, tools, and equipment are available and ready for upcoming events.