GTD Mechanic

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