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Engine Builder - Motorsports Industry Leader
Location: Santa Clarita, CA
Hourly Rate: $25-$35 (DOE)
Overview: A leading motorsports organization is seeking a skilled Engine Builder to join its high-performance team in Santa Clarita. This hands-on role involves rebuilding, inspecting, and maintaining race engines with a strong focus on quality control, documentation, and shop upkeep.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform full engine rebuilds including teardown, cleaning, inspection, measurement, sub-assembly, and final fitting
- Track engine and component mileage; maintain detailed engine history and evaluate condition
- Troubleshoot engine and performance issues; recommend and document countermeasures
- Generate technical and summary reports; develop and refine engine build procedures
- Document build issues and evaluate assembly processes for consistency and quality
- Maintain shop cleanliness including washroom and grinding room
- Manage engine carts, dollies, tools, and consumables inventory
- Sort and dispose of stock parts, chassis, and project materials
- Perform precision tasks such as honing valve guides and polishing valve faces
Qualifications:
- Minimum 5 years of professional experience in high-performance engine building or certified dealership technician work (automotive or motorcycle)
- Strong understanding of fuel injection systems; electric/hybrid engine experience highly preferred
- Proficient in data entry, report tracking, and database maintenance
- Comfortable using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Detail-oriented with strong documentation and organizational skills
- Ability to perform repetitive precision tasks with consistency and care
Apply now to join a team where engineering excellence and racing performance go hand in hand.
Salary : $25 - $35