Jobs in St. Charles, IL

About the role

AO Racing was formed in 2022 with a vision of winning at the top level of motorsports. Starting off with a bang in 2023 by participating the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and the World Endurance Championship with our Porsche GT3-R and RSR (Rexy). We have currently expanded the team to a 2 car GTD and LMP2 IMSA 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 concentrate on detailed work for extended periods. • 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

What you'll bring

• 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 concentrate on detailed work for extended periods.
• 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.

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