Mechanic

Job Description

Job Description

Salary :

Founded in 2022, AO Racing has swiftly risen to prominence in the world of professional sports car racing. The team has a global footprint, with strong efforts in IMSA, The World Endurance Championship, & The European Le Mans Series.

We have currently expanded 2024 IMSA team to field a 2 car Porsche GTD (Rexy) and Oreca LMP2 (Spike) program.

You’ll be great at this role if you :

• Collaborate well with mechanics, race engineers, managers, and other supporting team members to efficiently build exceptional race cars.
• Contribute ideas to enhance car performance, reliability, and crew efficiency.
• Maintain open & efficient communication with team members during race weekends.
• Can represent our team and sponsors with style and professionalism. On and off-track, you'll treat partners and their guests with respect, answering their questions and leaving a lasting impression during tours and events.

What You’ll Do :

• Travel with the team to races and tests, ensuring the proper functioning of the race car for successful and flawless on-track performance.
• Assist in scheduling build plans and service intervals, effectively communicating them to our passionate mechanics.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of technical specifications, event procedures, and pit lane rules outlined in the rule book.
• Maintaining a professional appearance for our race cars and equipment will be one of your priorities
• Track parts count, current service status, and necessary updates to keep everything running smoothly.
• Ensure all required equipment, spare parts, and car options are properly loaded onto the transporter, ready for action.
• Meeting specified timelines for race car preparation, you'll consistently deliver a high-quality product that sets the standard.
• Accurate post-event teardown and event-related information will be meticulously recorded, leaving no detail behind.
• Safely operate equipment according to recommended safety specifications, utilizing all necessary protective gear.
• Go over the wall in order to service the car during Pit Stops.
• Participate in a workout program designed to maintain physical strength and endurance at a professional level.
• Lead by example, ensuring a seamless flow of tasks and keeping our racing machine running smoothly.

What you’ll need :

• Experience as a Mechanic on Porsche GT3R (or similar), in IMSA, WEC or European Le Mans is required.
• Your mechanical prowess shines as you effortlessly disassemble, diagnose, inspect, and reassemble race car components to 100% of technical specifications.
• A comprehensive understanding of race car setup specifications and appropriate safety mechanisms for each component.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of effectively conveying information to all team members.
• Proficiency in interpreting and following setup designs for race and test events.
• Your mechanical knowledge is extensive, encompassing components, electronics, and the structural framework of race cars.
• Proficiency in manual machining using tools such as lathes, mills, drill presses, and band saws.
• You're no stranger to precision measurements, utilizing professional precision measuring devices with ease.
• Ability to work in an environment with hazardous chemicals and fumes, with a demonstrated understanding of emergency safety procedures and proper usage of safety equipment.

Why AO Racing?

There are many benefits that come with working with us as a Full-time employee such as :

• 100% paid medical, dental and vision premiums for employees and their eligible family members.
• Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave
• Retirement Plan
• Parental Leave
• All travel expenses covered
• Modern, clean, and well-equipped shop
• Great team environment and work ethic
• Race team uniform and equipment

Last updated : 2024-07-09