Composite Technician

Job description

Arrow McLaren is the McLaren Racing IndyCar team located on the West side of Indianapolis. By joining our team, you’ll be part of an exhilarating racing program that’s aiming to change the sport for the better by setting the standard for performance. 

                                                           Innovative – Respectful – Inclusive – Energetic – Brave

We want members of this team to approach each day with a simple goal in mind: To build better race cars and build a better race team. Focus on the process, enjoy the process of continual improvement, and let the results take care of themselves.

Purpose of the Role: This role will report to the Composite/Bodywork Manager of Arrow McLaren. As a member of our Composites team, you will be responsible for building out our capabilities, processes, and training team members.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Experience Making composite parts from design to final car fitment.
• Mold manufacture/ building, repair, and inspection.
• Knowledge of body fit, trimming, and bonding.
• Experience with Prepreg, wet layup, and press molding composite parts.
• Help Build, train, and mentor other team members with composites skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and work with engineering to provide feedback and design/ manufacturing input.
• Help establish, embrace, and influence a culture that carries out the team’s values: innovative, respectful, inclusive, brave, and energetic.
• Innovate and act on growth objectives, pipelining opportunities, and enterprise sustainability goals, and advocate for DE&I immersion.
• Must be willing to travel to all races and tests if needed.

Job requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

• Strong people skills and positive demeanour with a genuine interest in developing talent and team cohesion.
• Demonstrate good work habits, punctuality, attendance, and maintaining a clean, neat and orderly work environment.
• Strong self-starter with the ability to balance projects.
• Experience with top-class composite manufacturing methods and materials.
• 2+ Years experience in Motorsports composites or aerospace.
• Able to lift 50 lbs, standing most of the shift and working in a fast-paced environment.
• Skilled use of hand tools and power tools.
• High School Diploma/ GED

Total Rewards:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) Retirement match
• Voluntary life, short-term, and long-term disability benefits
• Annual bonus plan
• Competitive time off plan
• Team discounts, including kit apparel.

Arrow McLaren makes equal employment opportunities available to all without regard to race, color, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), age, religion, national origin, disability, citizenship status, military status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected category.