Sub Assembly Technician

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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.

Pratt Miller is looking for an experienced Sub Assembly Technician to join its Motorsports business unit. The Sub Assembly Technician would have a supporting role on the Corvette Racing Team and have responsibilities both at the shop and track.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Mechanics Expectations

  • Ensure accountability to team and company objectives
  • Align processes and quality of work with overall team expectation
  • Look for opportunities for improvement and plan to realize improvements

Vehicle Preparation

  • Prepare gearboxes ahead of each event ensuring that all pre-event development tasks have been accounted for
  • Prepare and maintain clutches and release mechanisms
  • Prepare uprights and driveshafts ahead of each event ensuring that all pre-event development tasks have been accounted for
  • Work closely with Operations Manager and Race Engineer to prioritize gearbox, upright and driveshaft reliability and performance development

Spare Inventory and Tracking

  • Utilizing Corvette database software to track mileage
  • Working with Operations Manager and PME departments to order spares as required

Trackside Execution

  • Responsible to ensure that gearbox and associated parts are ready to execute all phases of the eve
  • Gearbox service and preparation
  • Clutch and release mechanism maintenance
  • Upright and driveshaft maintenance
  • Pit Set up and Teardown
  • Pit stop execution
  • Additional team tasks (setup/teardown/etc.)

Shop Execution

  • Organization and cleanliness of work area

Detailed Expectations

  • Work with the Engineers and Operation Manager to create a common level of preparation on all the driveline components
  • Positive and team first attitude
  • Look for and identify ways to improve your skillset
  • Bring any issues to Engineering and Operations Manager for solutions
  • Help with feedback on long-term driveline planning

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

In addition to the responsibilities mentioned above, tasks relating to the following area will be assigned as required:

  • Support Pratt Miller initiatives, marketing events, and general development as necessary
  • Provide feedback on product needs and processes

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Desired Education:

  • 4 years or greater of Motorsports gearbox and upright experience with a focus on driveline preparation, development, and event execution
  • Achieve program goals and continuously improve

Desired Specialized Knowledge and Skills:

  • Gearbox training

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

  • Stress may occur periodically
  • Long hours may be required at times
  • Physical labor is a regular part of daily work
  • Travel of up to 60% is required

Other Requirements:

  • US Citizen or Green Card holder required.

Pratt Miller is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.