Nascar Race Team Jobs and Careers (Part 2)

With this post we conclude the posting of many of the jobs that make up a Professional Racing Organization within the Nascar Nextel Cup Series.

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Network Manager
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Maintenance and Reconfiguration of Computer Networks and Stations
· Analysis of New Computer Equipment for Future Team Use
· Supervision of Team's Internet Activities and Web Sites

Operations Manager
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Supervising Team Operations
· Coordination Between Team Travel, Accounting, Expediting and Computer Personnel

Painter
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Applying paint and finishing products
· Final preparation of paint work for graphics
· Maintenance of paint booth and supplies

Parts Manager
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Maintenance of Parts Inventory and Replenishment
· Cost Control of Parts and Supplies
· Rotation of Consumables and Perishables
· Analysis of New Products
· Coordination with Parts Suppliers
· Setting Inventory Stock Levels


Parts Specialist
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Parts Department Maintenance and Parts Stocking
· Pulling Parts for Disbursement
· Preparing Requirements Lists Against Stocking Levels

Pilot
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Pre-Flight Planning
· Aircraft Maintenance Scheduling
· Preparing Aircraft Expense Summaries to Bookkeeper
· Flying Aircraft to Events as Needed
· Advising Team Manager on Flight and Flight Personnel Constraints

Public Relations
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Preparation of Team Press Releases
· Liaison with Press Personnel
· Advising Team Manager on Consequences of Public Activities

Purchasing Manager
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Purchasing Parts and Services at the Best Price and Convenience to the Team
· Assisting Parts Manager and Crew Chief in Maintaining Inventories
· Maintaining Good Relations with Suppliers


Secretary
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Preparation of Team Correspondence
· Response to Fan and Sponsor Inquiries
· Maintenance of Office Supply Inventories

Shock Specialist
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Preparation of Shock Absorber Valving
· Maintenance of Shock Absorbers
· Documentation of Shock Preparation
· Testing Shock Absorbers on Shock Dyno and Matching Performance

Security Officer
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Ensuring Team Property is Secured and Protected
· Protecting Team Personnel from Assaults and Threats
· Supervision of Team Safety
· Liaison with Local Law Enforcement
· Discreet Investigation of Security Issues with Visitors and Personnel

Shop Manager
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Supervision of Car Preparation
· Maintenance of Car Prep Scheduling and Budgets
· Advising Parts Manager of upcoming Parts Requirements


Show Car Coordinator
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Coordinating Show Car Requests
· Supervising Show Car Driver Activities
· Compiling Show Car Program Expenses to Bookkeeper

Show Car Driver
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Traveling with Show Car to Scheduled Events
· Security Management of Show Car Rig
· Washing and Presentation of Show Car Transporter
· Attending Show Events and Interfacing with Show Visitors
· Distribution of Team Materials and Sponsor Hand-outs at Show Events
· Compiling Expenses to Show Car Coordinator
Qualifications:
· Willingness to travel extensively
· Commercial Drivers License (CDL)
· May require marketing skills

Sponsor Coordinator
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Responding to Inquiries from and about Sponsors
· Compiling Requests for Submission for Scheduling

Sponsor Representative
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Analysis of Team's performance in Representing Sponsor
· Coordinating Supplies of Sponsor's Materials for Team Distribution
· Maintaining Good Relations with Team

Spotter
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Maintenance of Spotter Radios and Supplies
· Advice to Driver during Competition
· Advice to Crew Chief on Tactics
· Coordinating Deals between Teams during Competition

Team Manager
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Ultimate Responsibility for the Performance of the Team
· Driver Management
· Monitoring and Directing Schedule Performance

Team Owner
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Securing Funding to Permit Team Operations
· Monitoring Driver Performance
· Sponsor Search Management and Sponsor Relations


Tear-Down Specialist
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Disassembly of Race Cars after Usage
· Preparation of Tear-down Documentation and Measurements
· Through Cleaning of Chassis and Components

Test Team Manager
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Supervision of Test Team
· Setting Test Team Schedule Based on Requests for Development

Tire Specialist
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Preparation of Wheels
· Securing Tire assemblies Before Use
· Inspection and Organization of Tires Into Sets By Size
· Management of Tire Sets on Instruction From Crew Chief
· Inspection of Tires After Use
· Securing Tires After Event
· Maintenance and Stocking of Tire Equipment and Supplies

Track Engine Tuner
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· General Maintenance of Engines At Track
· Inspecting and Changing Valve Springs
· Inspection and Maintenance of Carburetors
· Maintenance and Stocking of Engine Spares on Transporter
· Post-Race Inspection and Tech Tear-down

Transport Driver
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Driving transporter to events
· Cleaning and parking transporter
· Supervision of transporter loading and stocking
· Management of at-track crew refreshments

Travel Coordinator
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Securing Reservations for Lodging and General Travel for Team Members
· Preparing Itineraries for Events
· Advising Bookkeeper of Per Diem Requirements for Later Dispersal
· Follow-up Auditing of Travel Details for Accounting

Welder
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· General Welding
· Maintenance of Welding Equipment and Supplies


Thank you

Doug

Nascar Race Team Jobs and Careers

A Nascar Race Team is made up of many personnel, each with their own specialty, that contributes to the success of the whole team. No job is of lesser importance to the success of the race team.

Today we give you a few of the different positions that make up a Race Team. We will continue with more in our next post.

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Aero Specialist
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Preparation of Aero Test Project Schedule
· Maintenance of Aero Test Records and Documentation
· Liaison with Fabrication Department
· Verification of Compliance with NASCAR Aero Rules

Body Specialist
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Preparing Bodywork for Painting

Bookkeeper
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Compiling Invoices, Packing Slips and Receipts for Expense Accounting
· Preparing Accounts Payable and Disbursing Payments
· Payroll Preparation and Disbursement
· Preparing Retirement Plan Deposits and Distributing Reports
· Preparing Team Per Diem Payments
· Preparing Summary Reports of Financial Operations

Building Maintenance
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· General Building Maintenance and Light Repair
· Floor Cleaning, Care and Repair
· Requesting Building Maintenance Supplies to Purchasing Manager

Business Manager
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Supervision of Accounting Activities
· Assessment of Proposed Team Agreements for Profitability
· Supervision of Merchandising Program
· Coordination of Driver's Activities including Licensing

CAD Draftsman
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Maintenance of CAD Equipment and Supplies
· Preparation and Detailing of Engineering Drawings
· Preparation of Tool Path Data for CNC Machining

Car Chief
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· General Maintenance of Specific Cars
· Supervision of Mechanics assigned to his car(s)

Chassis Specialist
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Maintenance of Chassis Parts Records
· Installation of Chassis Parts as directed by Crew Chief and/or Engineer
· Inspection and filing of chassis parts

CNC Machinist
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Maintenance of CNC machinery
· Programming Tool Paths
· Maintenance and Purchasing of CNC Tooling

Coach Driver
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Coach Maintenance and Repair
· Stocking Coach Supplies and Refreshments
· Driving Coach to and from event sites
· Cleaning Coach after Travel
· Parking Coach in designated area
· Compiling and Reporting Coach Operational Expenses

Consultant
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Analysis of team's approach to a specific problem
· Discreet survey of competitive approaches
· Submission of report offering suggestions and critique

Crew Chief
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Ultimately Responsible to NASCAR for Team Activities including Rules Compliance
· Leadership of the Crew in Practice and Competition
· Supervision of Car Chiefs and Shop Manager Regarding Race Preparation
· Preparation and Distribution of Crew Assignments

Head Specialist
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Preparation of new Cylinder Head assemblies
· Valve Grinding
· Seat Preparation
· Assembly
· Teardown and Cleaning of used assemblies

Data Acquisition
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Maintenance and Repair of Data Acquisition Sensors and Systems
· Installation and Validation of Data Acquisition Equipment
· Maintenance of Acquired Data
· Removal of Data Acquisition Equipment after Testing

Driver
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Maintenance of Driving Equipment and Supplies
· Personal Appearances as Directed by the Team Manager and/or a Sponsor Representative
· On-Time Attendance of Mandatory Driver Meetings
· Cooperation with NASCAR as required in dealing with the Media and the Public

Dyno Operator
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Maintenance of Dyno Equipment and Area
· Installation and Removal of Engines to be Tested
· Logging of Engine Run Data
· Maintenance of Dyno Safety Equipment:

Engineer
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Conducting Design and Preparation of R&D Equipment
· Analysis of Acquired Data and Presentation of Recommendations
· Preparation of Set-up Sheets
· Management of Event Activity Records

Engineering Assistant
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Support and Assistance to the Engineer
· Maintenance of Engineering Documentation
· Maintenance of Engineering Equipment and Supplies

Engine Assembler
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Compiling Parts and Materials for assembly from stock
· Inspecting Parts Condition and Suitability
· Confirming Engine Specification Data to be in Compliance with Regulations
· Validating Piston to Head Clearances and Requesting Piston Machining
· Careful Assembly of Engine Components
· Handing Off Complete Assembly to Dyno
· Updating Engine Assembly Records

Expeditor
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Moving Parts and Materials to Meet Operational Demands
· Local Pick-up and Delivery of Supplies and Equipment Needing Service
· Maintenance and Servicing of Team Utility Vehicles

Fabricator
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Fabrication of parts as directed by the fabrication shop manager

Gear Specialist
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Preparation of Gear Assemblies and Transmissions as Directed by Crew Chief and/or Team Engineer
· Maintenance of Gear Records and filing data
· Tear-down and Inspection of Used Assemblies
· Maintenance of Spare Part Inventories for Gear Assemblies

General Manager
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Team Budgeting
· Personnel Scheduling
· Hiring and Firing
· Conducting Team Meetings
· Supervision of All Departments

Graphics Specialist
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Maintenance of Decal Graphics Inventory
· Installation of Vehicle Graphics
· Repair or Replacement of Graphics on Used Cars
· Auditing Compliance with NASCAR Graphics Regulations

Janitor
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Maintenance of Public areas
· Maintenance of Janitorial Supplies

Machinist
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· General Machining
· Scheduling of Work based on Urgency of Requests with Approval of Shop Manager
· Maintenance of Tooling and Machinery
· Ordering Replacement Tooling and Machinery Repairs

Marketing Director
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Research and Analysis of New Sponsorship Prospects
· Preparation and Presentation of Sponsor Proposals
· Advises Team Owner on Sponsor Relations
· Audits Team for Compliance with Sponsor Graphics and Requirements

Marketing Specialist
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Assists Marketing Director in all activities
· Coordination of Driver and Team with Sponsor Hospitality Events

Mechanic
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Race Car Preparation
· Parts Inspection and Repair
· Check List Work

Merchandiser
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Maintenance of Inventory of Salable Goods and Products
· Stocking of Merchandising Vehicles
· Transportation of Merchandise to Events
· At-Track Sales of Merchandise
· Sales Reporting and record keeping


Thank you

Doug