Job Description
Team Penske is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist to manufacture precision components that support our NASCAR, IndyCar, and IMSA racing programs. This role involves operating 4- and 5-axis CNC machines, programming, fixture design, and ensuring the highest quality standards in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment.
Responsibilities
- Manufacture parts with CNC machines using industry-standard CNC machining techniques and practices while adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes.
- Plan machining jobs from work schedules, engineering drawings and CAD.
- Program new parts and modifications of existing parts using Mazatrol as needed.
- Work independently or with other Machine Shop staff to determine work holding, tool holding, and tools required for jobs.
- Assemble tools and toolholders and set with presetter.
- Work independently or with other Machine Shop staff to determine work holding, tool holding, and tools required for jobs.
- Design and manufacture fixtures and work holding.
- Anticipate tooling and material needs, check inventory, and place orders with supervisor as needed.
- Manufacture parts using conventional machining equipment (manual machines, saws, etc.) as required.
- Maintain and update manufacturing information as per company directive.
- Maintain safe operations in compliance with safety procedures and regulations.
- Perform equipment preventative maintenance as per manufacturer’s and Penske Racing’s requirements. When necessary, repair equipment and test operation to ensure functionality and performance.
- Keep equipment and work area clean and orderly according to Penske Racing standards.
- Arrive on time for scheduled work, work overtime and weekends as necessary.
- Take ownership and be personally accountable for your work. Be dependable and professional, act with integrity, work effectively with others, take initiative, and be willing to apply new knowledge and skills.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- High school machining program and / or post-secondary technical school training with earned diploma, certificate, or degree in machining discipline is highly preferred.
- 1 year minimum experience operating CNC machines, preferably in a prototyping or low volume / high mix environment.
- Mazak Mazatrol experience is a plus.
- Able to independently setup, prove out and run CNC machines, edit EIA programs, assemble and set CNC tooling, and manufacture workholding fixtures.
- Qualified and experienced with precision measuring instruments, both digital and analog.
- Able to read and understand drawings and specifications with a working knowledge of the Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing system (GD&T)
- Knowledge of work holding, tool holding, and tooling equipment used in CNC working environment.
- Possess above average math skills.
- Possess basic computer skills.
- Able to lift 50 lbs.
- Able to adapt to frequent change, delays or unexpected events with a positive and constructive attitude.
- Willing and able to work flexible hours due to changing work schedules and demands.
- Possess strong English communication skills (oral and written) as it relates to the job.
- Able to produce parts to deadlines, accurate to the print and with a quality finish
Skills Required
- High school machining program or post-secondary technical training with a diploma, certificate, or degree in machining
- At least 1 year of experience operating CNC machines
- Ability to independently set up, prove out, and operate CNC machines
- Ability to edit EIA programs
- Ability to assemble and set CNC tooling
- Ability to manufacture workholding fixtures
- Experience with Mazak Mazatrol
- Experience using digital and analog precision measuring instruments
- Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and specifications
- Working knowledge of GD&T
- Knowledge of workholding, toolholding, and CNC tooling equipment
- Above-average mathematics skills
- Basic computer skills
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Strong oral and written English communication skills
- Ability to work flexible hours, overtime, and weekends as needed
- Ability to produce accurate, high-quality parts to deadlines
What We Do
Team Penske is one of the most successful teams in the history of professional sports. Competing in a variety of disciplines, cars owned and prepared by Penske Racing have produced more than 600 major race wins, over 690 pole positions and 48 National Championships across open-wheel, stock car and sports car racing competition. The team has also earned 20 Indianapolis 500 victories in its storied history. Team Penske was also recognized by the Sports Business Journal as a finalist for the publication’s prestigious annual Professional Sports Team of the Year award. For more information about Team Penske, please visit www.teampenske.com. #sports #motorsports #sponsorship #automotive








