Motorsports Bodywork Mechanic - Entry Level

Oshkosh Corporation•Lyon Charter Township, MI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

About Pratt Miller, an Oshkosh company Pratt Miller is a product development company in motorsports, defense, and mobility industries providing clients with product engineering and low-volume production solutions. Our range of research & development, engineering, prototype manufacturing, test & validation, and low-rate production capability help our customers bring their high-quality products to market faster. This is an experienced composites technician that serves as a Bodywork Mechanic on our travelling race team. This full-time role is based at Pratt Miller headquarters in New Hudson, MI, and includes responsibilities in the race shop as well as at race and test events. The Bodywork Mechanic reports to the Crew Chief and works closely with Car Chiefs and Race Engineers to ensure exceptional vehicle preparation for all race and test activities. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND SKILLS: Typical responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: Bodywork Repairs Perform carbon fiber bodywork repair, inspection, and maintenance for multiple race and test vehicles operated by Pratt Miller Motorsports. Execute repairs following established internal processes and procedures. Proactively plan and manage bodywork spares rotation to support reliability and cost efficiency throughout the season. Provide technical feedback and contribute to future development and refinement of bodywork components and processes. Manage timelines to ensure all bodywork repairs are completed prior to each race and test event, maintaining regular communication with Car Chiefs for coordinated preparation. Work directly with the Crew Chief to ensure proper selection, use, and maintenance of specialty tools. Maintain and replenish the trackside bodywork repair kit within the team transporters. Event Preparation Repair and maintain equipment between events to ensure readiness for upcoming races and tests. Assist with preparation of the Pratt Miller Corvette GT3 cars ahead of each event, working directly with the Crew Chief and Car Chiefs. Build and prepare additional subassemblies according to engineering requirements and technical drawings. Continuously improve processes and deepen understanding of vehicle subsystems to enhance overall performance and reliability. Trackside Execution Travel with the race team to all race events and the majority of test events. Participate in over-the-wall pit stop execution as assigned. Support all phases of trackside operations, including: Equipment setup and teardown Vehicle service and preparation Implementing setup changes, performing diagnostics, and completing repairs between sessions ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: In addition to the responsibilities mentioned above, tasks relating to the following areas will be assigned as required. Communicate regularly with the Team Manager, Crew Chief, Car Chiefs, and Race Engineers to address technical and operational issues, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement. Maintain professional appearance and organization of workspace, race cars, and equipment at all times. Professionally represent Pratt Miller when interacting with sponsors, customers, and fans. Support Pratt Miller initiatives, marketing events, and internal development as needed. Use Microsoft Office (Outlook, OneNote, Excel) effectively and learn Pratt Miller proprietary software as required. Pursue opportunities for self-development and skill enhancement. Support ongoing vehicle development efforts alongside standard race team responsibilities. Assist in long-term vehicle planning, including providing feedback for future design and development. Maintain a valid passport or obtain one as required for North American and international travel.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years of Motorsports composites experience with a focus on carbon fiber bodywork repair.
Experience working within a small, collaborative team environment focused on meeting program objectives and driving continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in carbon fiber repair techniques used in professional Motorsports.
Familiarity with race vehicle bodywork fitment, mounting systems, and aerodynamic components.
Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to diagnose and resolve issues efficiently.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
Excellent teamwork, communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to work effectively under the time-sensitive conditions typical of racing environments.

Responsibilities

Perform carbon fiber bodywork repair, inspection, and maintenance for multiple race and test vehicles operated by Pratt Miller Motorsports.
Execute repairs following established internal processes and procedures.
Proactively plan and manage bodywork spares rotation to support reliability and cost efficiency throughout the season.
Provide technical feedback and contribute to future development and refinement of bodywork components and processes.
Manage timelines to ensure all bodywork repairs are completed prior to each race and test event, maintaining regular communication with Car Chiefs for coordinated preparation.
Work directly with the Crew Chief to ensure proper selection, use, and maintenance of specialty tools.
Maintain and replenish the trackside bodywork repair kit within the team transporters.
Repair and maintain equipment between events to ensure readiness for upcoming races and tests.
Assist with preparation of the Pratt Miller Corvette GT3 cars ahead of each event, working directly with the Crew Chief and Car Chiefs.
Build and prepare additional subassemblies according to engineering requirements and technical drawings.
Continuously improve processes and deepen understanding of vehicle subsystems to enhance overall performance and reliability.
Travel with the race team to all race events and the majority of test events.
Participate in over-the-wall pit stop execution as assigned.
Support all phases of trackside operations, including: Equipment setup and teardown Vehicle service and preparation Implementing setup changes, performing diagnostics, and completing repairs between sessions
Communicate regularly with the Team Manager, Crew Chief, Car Chiefs, and Race Engineers to address technical and operational issues, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement.
Maintain professional appearance and organization of workspace, race cars, and equipment at all times.
Professionally represent Pratt Miller when interacting with sponsors, customers, and fans.
Support Pratt Miller initiatives, marketing events, and internal development as needed.
Use Microsoft Office (Outlook, OneNote, Excel) effectively and learn Pratt Miller proprietary software as required.
Pursue opportunities for self-development and skill enhancement.
Support ongoing vehicle development efforts alongside standard race team responsibilities.
Assist in long-term vehicle planning, including providing feedback for future design and development.
Maintain a valid passport or obtain one as required for North American and international travel.