Motorsports Mechanic - Mid Level Job at Oshkosh Corporation, Hudson, MI

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  • Oshkosh Corporation
  • Hudson, MI

Job Description

Job Description

About Pratt Miller, an Oshkosh company

Pratt Miller is a product development company in motorsports, defense, and mobility industries providing clients with product engineering and low-volume production solutions. Our range of research & development, engineering, prototype manufacturing, test & validation, and low-rate production capability help our customers bring their high-quality products to market faster.

OVERVIEW: The Level II Mechanic would have an important role on the Corvette Racing Team and have responsibilities both at the shop and track.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND SKILLS : Typical responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Mechanic Oversight
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  • Provide direction, communicate requirements, and ensure accountability to team and company objectives.
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  • Mentoring and training of Junior and Level 1 mechanics to align process and quality of work with overall team expectation.
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  • Identify opportunities for improvement and lead the plan to realize improvements.
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  • Support and guide Level 1 and Junior Mechanics to follow processes and use resources available to complete tasks accurately and timely.
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Vehicle Preparation
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  • Prepare vehicle ahead of each event ensuring that all pre-event development tasks have been accounted for.
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  • Work closely with Car chief and Race Engineer to prioritize vehicle reliability and performance development.
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  • Car assemblies to the prints and engineering requirements.
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  • Refine and develop thorough practices and understanding of all subsystems of the vehicles.
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Spare Inventory and Tracking
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  • Utilizing Corvette database software to track mileage.
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  • Working with Operations Manager and Pratt Miller departments to order spares as required.
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Trackside Execution
  • Responsible to ensure that the mechanics and the car are ready to execute all phases of the event:
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  • Vehicle service and preparation
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  • Pit stop execution - Tire changing.
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  • Additional team tasks (setup/teardown/etc.)
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Shop Execution
  • Organization and cleanliness of work area.
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ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: In addition to the responsibilities mentioned above, tasks relating to the following area will be assigned as required.

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  • Support Pratt Miller initiatives, marketing events, and general development as necessary.
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  • Provide feedback on product needs and processes.
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  • Develop leadership skills.Work with the Car Chiefs, Engineers, and Operation Manager to create a common level of preparation on racecars.
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  • Positive and team-first attitude.
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  • Look for and identify ways to improve your skillset.
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  • Bring any issues to the Car Chiefs and Operations Manager for solutions.
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  • Help with feedback on long-term racecar planning.
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  • Understand and refine the skills and knowledge needed to accurately make changes to the car trackside.
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  • Focus on learning and enhancing understanding of the vehicle systems.
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  • Additional team tasks (setup/teardown/etc.).
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EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION/YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:
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  • 5 years or greater of Motorsports experience with a focus on mechanical vehicle preparation, car development, and event execution.
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  • Experience working in a small team to achieve program goals and continuously improve.
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PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
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  • Stress may occur periodically.
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  • Physical labor is a regular part of daily work.
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EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:

  • Long hours may be required at times.
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Pay Range:
$72,200.00 - $116,200.00

The above pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by various factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, education and skills, as well as the equity of pay among team members in similar positions. Beyond offering a competitive total rewards package, we prioritize a people-first culture and offer various opportunities to support team member growth and success.

Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any part of the recruitment process, please contact our talent acquisition team by email [email protected].

Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.

Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.

Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.

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