About Pratt Miller, an Oshkosh company

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.

The Level II Mechanic would have an important role on the Pratt Miller Motorsports Team and have responsibilities both at the shop and track.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND SKILLS: Typical responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Mechanic Oversight

Provide direction, communicate requirements, and ensure accountability to team and company objectives

Mentoring and training of Associate and Level 1 mechanics to align process and quality of work with overall team expectation

Identify opportunities for improvement and lead the plan to realize improvements

Support and guide Level 1 and Associate Mechanics to follow processes and use resources available to complete tasks accurately and timely

Vehicle Preparation

Prepare vehicle ahead of each event ensuring that all pre-event development tasks have been accounted for

Work closely with Crew Chief, Car chief, and Race Engineer to prioritize vehicle reliability and performance development

Prepare car assemblies to the prints and engineering requirements

Refine and develop thorough practices and understanding of all subsystems of the vehicles

Spare Inventory and Tracking

Utilizing Pratt Miller database software to track mileage

Working with Crew Chief and Pratt Miller departments to order spares as required

Trackside Execution

Responsible to ensure that the mechanics and the car are ready to execute all phases of the event

Vehicle service and preparation

Pit stop execution – Tire changing

Additional team tasks (setup/teardown/etc.)

Shop Execution

Organization and cleanliness of work area

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

Support vehicle development and testing in addition to standard race team operations

Provide constructive feedback on product needs and processes

Develop leadership skills

Work with the Car Chiefs, Engineers, and Operation Manager to create a common level of preparation on racecars

Positive attitude with emphasis on teamwork

Look for and identify ways to improve your skillset

Identify issues and help propose solutions to Crew Chief and Car Chiefs

Help with feedback on long-term racecar planning

Understand and refine the skills and knowledge needed to accurately make changes to the car trackside

Focus on learning and enhancing understanding of the vehicle systems

Additional team tasks (setup/teardown/etc.)

Valid passport or ability to obtain a valid passport for North American and International travel

Education and Experience

5 years or greater of Motorsports experience with a focus on mechanical vehicle preparation, car development, and event execution

Experience working in a team to achieve program goals and continuously improve

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Stress may occur periodically

Typical shop days start at 7am. Long shop hours may be required at time

Extended hours can be expected during travelling race events

Travel of up to 60% is required

Weekend and holiday work can be required based on race schedule

Physical labor is a regular part of daily work

Team oriented attitude is required for success in this role

Pay Range:

The above pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by various factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, education and skills, as well as the equity of pay among team members in similar positions. Beyond offering a competitive total rewards package, we prioritize a people-first culture and offer various opportunities to support team member growth and success.

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Oshkosh Corporation is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. This company will provide equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Information collected regarding categories as provided by law will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.

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