Engine Production Machinist

Race Engine Production Machinist

Hendrick Motorsports a leader in the racing industry is currently seeking a full time Race Engine Production Machinist.

Summary: Primarily tasked with operating the Sunnen SV-30 Cylinder Hone. Creating and revising programs for CNC machinery. They must understand and interpret complex technical drawings and translate them into executable CNC programs. The role demands a high level of precision and attention to detail to ensure that machine outputs meet exact specifications and quality standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Operation of SV-30 hone, including installation of hone deck plates. Recording essential data including bore sizes and surface finish measurements.
• Create or modify 3-axis or greater CNC programs for production runs including entering instructions, setting tool registers, and calculating requirements.
• Measure dimensions of finished work pieces to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments, templates, and fixtures.
• Mount, install, align, and secure tools, attachments, fixtures, and workpieces on machines, using hand tools and precision measuring instruments.
• Listen to machines during operation to detect sounds such as those made by dull cutting tools or excessive vibration and adjust machines to compensate for problems.
• Adjust machine feed and speed, change cutting tools, or adjust machine controls when automatic programming is faulty or if machines malfunction.
• Stop machines to remove finished work pieces or to change tooling, setup, or workpiece placement, according to required machining sequences.
• Check to ensure that work pieces are properly lubricated and cooled during machine operation.
• Input initial part dimensions into machine control panels.
• Confer with supervisors or programmers to resolve machine malfunctions or production errors or to obtain approval to continue production.
• Monitor machine operation and control panel displays and compare readings to specifications to detect malfunctions.
• Clean machines, tooling, or parts using solvents or solutions and rags. Also responsible for cleaning the shop and ensuring safe housekeeping on an ongoing basis.
• Calculate dimensions and tolerance using knowledge of mathematics and instruments.
• Set, monitor, and modify tolerance levels and cutting speeds to produce the component or part to specification.
• Inspect produced components or parts to ensure quality and accuracy.
• Must be able to use tools, such as lathes, mills, cutters, and grinders as needed to perform required requested work.
• Other duties assigned by management.

Education/Experience:

• Must be a team player and effectively utilize strong communication skills with others in the department and organization.
• Requires extensive knowledge of hand tools, drill press, grinders, and other machine shop equipment.
• Sunnen SV-30 Cylinder Hone or equivalent experience needed.

Physical Demands:

• Requires vision (near, peripheral, depth), sense of touch, and ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) hearing protection, safety glasses, and hand protection.
• Constantly stands, lifts/carries 10 pounds or less, and pushes/pulls 12 pounds or less. Frequently reaches outward, lifts/carries up to 50 pounds, and pushes/pulls up to 25 pounds.
• Occasionally walks, sits, reaches above shoulder, crawls, squats or kneels, bends, lifts/carries up to and over 100 pounds.

Attendance Expectations:

• The position requires regular and predictable attendance.
• Scheduled shifts may include evening hours, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule as needed.

Hendrick is an Equal Opportunity employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.