Mechanic

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PURPOSE: Preparation and general maintenance of team car, including backup cars. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:  

Safety: 

  • Maintain “Safety First” priority on all projects 
  • Ensure that work done on cars is complete and safe before it is released to track. 

Procedures and car build: 

  • Know Dallara and RLL procedures and make sure the car is built accordingly 
  • Know and understand set up and build sheets; build the car to specifications on them.  

Office/Shop/Work Area Clean-Up: 

  • Daily clean-up of own area at the shop and track. 
  • Weekly “In Depth” cleanup of same. 

Reporting and Supervision: 

  • The reporting and supervisory paths are as laid out in the most current department organization chart. 
  • Support loading & unloading of vehicles, spares, support equipment and garage/tent area set up and teardown. 
  • Work in conjunction with mechanics and the rest of the team, to ensure completion and security of work done on cars. 
  • Understanding of chassis set up and the rule book for sanctioning body (s) 
  • Fulfill any other responsibilities that are related to the job. 

  

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES 

  • As directed by the Chief Mechanic, complete work to the racecar to meet scheduled deadlines.  
  • Primary responsibilities will include motor installation, gearbox installation, driveshaft-suspension maintenance, cooling system, fuel system, completion, and security of all ancillary systems on the car.  
  • Follow RLL procedures to ensure car preparation and appearance meet RLL standards. 
  • Follow RLL purchasing procedures in securing supplies and parts for racecar preparation. 
  • RLL’s goal is to prepare all cars the same; work with team members to achieve 
  • Maintain a personal supply of tools as needed for duties required. 
  • Oversee any work done to car by mechanics or any other team member. 

Job Knowledge: 

  • Advanced race car set up and quality standards 
  • Proper knowledge and use of mechanics tools and procedures including Hand tools, Set up pad tools, Magnaflux machine, Zyglo machine, Tape measure, Calipers, and Micrometers. 
  • Advanced knowledge of the sanctioning bodies rule book. 
  • Use of basic metal & machine tools including: 
  • Hand drills, Drill presses, Grinders, Punch(s), Sanders, Lathe, Mill, Welder, Band Saw, Press. 

Travel:  

  • You are required to travel to all races, test(s), and other events as the schedule dictates.