Workshop Mechanic

Overview

Juncos Hollinger Racing is seeking a dedicated and skilled Junior Public Relations & Social Media Coordinator to join our team!

About Juncos Hollinger Racing (JHR):

Juncos Hollinger Racing is an international motor sport organization competing at the highest levels of racing. We are driven by innovation, teamwork, and passion for performance—on and off the track. As we grow our global presence, we are looking for a creative and energetic professional to help shape and share our story with the world.

The Workshop Based Mechanic has a variety of roles and responsibilities that range from race preparation to subassembly and gearbox development. They will have involvement with preparation, upkeep, and organization of the race cars and their components ensuring the cars are in optimal condition when being loaded for transportation to races, practice sessions or tests. They will be involved with Pit Stop training, engineering projects as well as 7 post / auxiliary testing.

1) Car Maintenance:

a) Inspection and Servicing:
The Car Chief will thoroughly inspect the cars and components when they return to the shop after races and practice sessions. He will check for wear and tear, damage, and any parts that may need replacement and the Workshop Based Mechanic will proceed with the labor.

b) Repair Work:
If the car has suffered any damage during a race or testing, the Workshop Based Mechanic will assist in repairing it. This can involve anything from fixing bodywork to addressing mechanical or suspension issues as determined by the Car Chief.

2) Parts Management:

a) Inventory Control:
Manages an inventory of spare parts. Keeping an accurate stock is critical to ensure they have the necessary parts ready for both planned work and emergency repairs.

b) Part Fabrication:
Sometimes the fabrication of custom parts is required in-house to suit the car's specific needs. They may be involved in machining or assembling these components.

c) Ordering and Logistics:
Orders replacement parts and handles logistics to ensure they are stocked before the race weekends. This must be done in accordance with the Purchasing Policy.

3) Transport Preparation:

a) Packing and Loading:
Before heading to the track, the Workshop Based Mechanic will pack all the necessary equipment, tools, and spare parts for transport to the race location. Everything needs to be organized to ensure the team can respond quickly to any situation at the track.

b) Support at the Track:
While their work is primarily done at the shop, sometimes the Workshop Based Mechanic will travel with the team to the race. They provide support for any on-the-spot repairs or part replacements needed during the event.

4) Post-Race Work:

a) Teardown and Inspection:
After each race, the Workshop Based Mechanic may disassemble key parts of the car to inspect them for any damage or stress. They help the team avoid unexpected failures in future races.

5) Metallic & Composite material Fabrication:

a) Produce, modify and repair components as required by the team to ensure detail, accuracy and repeatability.

i) Fabricate and weld components in aluminum, steel and other motor sport-grade materials.

ii) Produce brackets, fixtures, mounts and other garage needs to meet engineering requirements.

iii) Repair cracked or damaged components timely and to ensure structural.

6) Upright Assembly and Maintenance:

a) The technician is responsible for assembling the upright units, which include hubs, wheel bearings, brake mounting points, and sometimes parts of the suspension. This involves working with precision to ensure all parts fit and operate within tight tolerances.

b) Inspection and wear analysis:
Uprights undergo significant stress, so regular inspections for cracks, wear, or damage is essential. This includes using specialized tools, such as non‑destructive testing (NDT), to check for issues that could lead to failures.

c) Rebuilding and repairing uprights:
After races or testing sessions, the technician must strip down, clean, inspect, and rebuild the uprights,…