Shock Technician
Summary :
- Duties include preparation and maintenance of shock components, as well as documenting shock combinations and set up.
- Responsible for testing shock performance and for utilizing shock dynamometer to adjust shocks to match desired specifications .
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
- Builds shocks and stop bumps in an efficient manner under critical time constraints .
- Uses shock dynamometer to adjust shocks to match desired specifications .
- Utilizes database to record measurements and track component mileage for reference .
- Assists Crew Chief in identifying the best shock and bump stop combination for testing and utilization during race events .
- Assists in the management of parts inventory relating to shocks .
- Ability to operate and interpret shock dyno graphs .
- Other duties as assigned by management
Qualifications:
- Accountability - Accept responsibility and account for his/her own actions .
- Analytical Skills - Possess critical thinking and reasoning skills to solve a problem .
- C ollaboration - Collaborates with other individuals and / or departments to achieve a common goal .
- Competitiveness - Willingness to strive to be the best and to finish projects ahead of schedule .
- Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others ’ actions .
- Decision Making - Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures .
- Detail Oriented - Pays attention to the minute details of a project or task .
- Innovative - Ability to look beyond the standard solutions.
- Multi-Task - Exercises the ability to work on several items simultaneously.
- P roblem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems .
- Project Management - Ability to organize and direct a project to completion.
- Reliab ility - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy .
- Research Skills - Ability to design and conduct a systematic, objective, and critical investigation .
- Self-Motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one’s ability using his or her own drive or initiative .
- Systems Analysis - Ability to determine how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes .
- Tec hnical Aptitude - Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information .
- T roubleshooting - Determining the causes of operating errors and deciding the action to take .
- Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks in stressful situations .
Communication Skills:
- Requires ability to work as a team player and communicate effectively with other departments and organization team members.
Attendance Expectations:
- The position requires regular and predictable attendance .
- Scheduled shifts may include evening hours, weekends, and holidays.
- Requires an a bility to work a flexible schedule.
Physical Demands:
- Requires vision (near, distance, color, peripheral, depth), sense of touch, and ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment ( PPE) – safety glasses.
- Constantly manually manipulates , lifts/carries 10 pounds or less, and pushes/pulls 12 pounds or less.
- Frequently stands, walks, reaches outward, bends, lifts/carries up to 20 pounds, and pushes/pulls up to 25 pounds.
- Occasionally sits, reaches above shoulder, squats or kneels, lifts/carries up to 50 pounds, and pushes/pulls up to 100 pounds.
Environment Demands:
- Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment.
Hendrick is an Equal Opportunity employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information regarding the EEOC, please visit https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf .
