Assembly Technician

Hendrick Motorsports

Essential Duties and Responsibilitiesinclude the following:

• Assemble race cars and components ranging from bodywork to interior components.
• Read and understand engineering drawings and specifications.
• Assemble race cars at assigned workstations, performing any combination of following repetitive tasks according to specifications and using hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, and production fixtures.
• Carry out precision mechanical assembly of components and fittings while working closely with the Vehicle Engineering department.
• Fasten components together according to blueprints and technical plans to create subassemblies or finished products.
• Verify quality of own work and write description of defects observed on documents attached to vehicle bodies.
• Enter and retrieve production data using PLM software.
• Ensure that agreed internal methodologies and procedures are followed and that a high quality of work is maintained.
• Position and fasten together body subassemblies, such as side frames, underbodies, doors, hoods, and trunk lids, to assemble vehicle bodies.
• Bolt, screw, clip, or otherwise fasten together parts to form subassemblies, such as doors, seats, instrument control panels, steering columns, and axle units.
• Fit and adjust doors, hoods, and trunk lids.
• Seal joints and seams using caulking gun.
• Fasten seats, door paneling, headliners, carpeting, molding, and other trim into position.
• Examine race cars and make a determination as what needs to be installed or repaired.  
• Inspect race cars for compliance with templates, record findings, and make necessary repairs where needed. 
• Operate precision measuring instruments (CMM) for specific measures as well as scanning of various components.
• Perform maintenance services, repairs, and reconstruction work.
• Install, replace, repair, and/or adjust mechanical parts, filters, air ducts, cooling systems, interior components, and controls. 
• Communicate with other members of the team to ensure proper assembly.

Qualifications:

• Accountability - ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions. 
• Accuracy - ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly. 
• Adaptability - ability to adapt to change in the workplace. 
• Oral Communication - ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word. 
• Competitiveness - willingness to strive to get ahead or to finish projects. 
• Detail Oriented - ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task. 
• Honesty/Integrity - ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace. 
• Loyal – exhibiting the trait of feeling a duty to the employer. 
• Reliability - the trait of being dependable and trustworthy. 
• Repairing - repairing items using needed tools and equipment. 
• Responsible - ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct. 
• Safety Awareness - ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety. 
• Technical Aptitude - ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information. 
• 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. 
• Working Under Pressure - ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations. 

Education: 

High School diploma or GED preferred

Experience:

  Must have a minimum of 3 years of experience as a mechanic, fabricator or assembly technician

Skills:

Additional knowledge such as fabricating, turning, and milling would be an advantage. Must have the ability to read blueprints and have some shop-based experience. Must possess strong mechanical aptitude.

Certificates and Licenses: 

Valid Driver’s License

Computer Skills: 

Requires basic computer skills.

Communication Skills:

Must be able to effectively communicate with team members.

Attendance Expectations:

The position requires regular and predictable attendance.  Scheduled shifts may include evening hours, weekends, and holidays.

Physical Demands: 

Requires vision (near, distance, depth), sense of touch, and ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – respirator and hearing and eye protection. Requires constant standing, walking, manually manipulating, lifting/carrying up to 20 pounds, and pushing/pulling up to 25 pounds. Frequently reaches outward, reaches above shoulder, bends, and pushes/pulls up to 40 pounds. Occasionally sits, climbs, crawls, squats or kneels, lifts/carries over 100 pounds, and pushes/pulls up to 100 pounds.

Environment Demands: 

Primarily works indoors.