What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanic position at McLaren Racing?
Arrow McLaren is the McLaren Racing IndyCar team located on the West side of Indianapolis. By joining our team, you will be part of an exhilarating racing program that aims to set the standard for high performance in sport. Our values define what matters most to us:
Innovative – Respectful – Inclusive – Energetic – Brave
Every day, we want members of this team to come to work with a simple goal in mind: Build better race cars and develop better ways to go racing. Focus on the process, enjoy the process of continual improvement and the results will take care of themselves.
Purpose of the Role:
As a Mechanic, you will join a passionate crew that will service and maintain our IndyCar for a high-performance, high-speed experience on the track. The right candidate will have a motorsport maintenance background, preferably with IndyCar (ideal), and will be self-motivated and be able to work in a fast-paced environment. This position will work creatively in a team atmosphere while adhering to tight deadlines and remaining calm in high pressure situations.
Principal Accountabilities:
Perform chassis set ups, engine changes, crack check components, rebuild components, maintenance of the fuel cell
Adhere to the life cycle of all components
Work to agreed build processes and practices
Make sure the car is consistently operating at the maximum mechanical performance and reliability
May participate in pit stop crew
Maintain facility and track cleanliness and upkeep of equipment and area
Travel requirements include race weekends in addition to testing
Other duties as assigned by the Crew Chief
Required Experience:
2 years of experience in a professional motorsport series
Attention to detail, organized, and proven experience to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication skills
Must be able to lift and move items that are up to 60lbs
Must be available to attend all race and test events
Total Rewards:
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits
401(k) Retirement match
Voluntary life, short-term and long-term disability benefits
Annual bonus plan
Competitive time off plan
Company discounts, including kit apparel
Arrow McLaren makes equal employment opportunities available to all without regard to race, color, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), age, religion, national origin, disability, citizenship status, military status, genetic information, or any other legally protected category.