Engine Shop Machinist

Looking to join our team?  Here’s what we’re looking for!

If building engines, running dynos, and spending your day around high-performance engine parts sounds like your kind of job, you might fit right in!

At Speedway Motors, racing isn’t just what we sell parts for, it’s what we live. We’re looking for an Engine Shop Machinist who shares that passion. If you’re someone who enjoys being around engines, understands precision machining, and takes pride in building things the right way, you’ll fit right in.

This role is perfect for someone who enjoys working with their hands, understands the mechanics behind performance engines, and wants to be part of a team that supports racers and enthusiasts across the country.

Whether you’ve spent time in a machine shop, building engines in your garage, or helping out at the track, we’re looking for someone who loves the craft and wants to keep learning.

You can see us in action here! 

We believe strongly in our company values and live them out each day! We work together as One Team across all departments, Choose Positivity in everything we do, put People First, encourage speaking up because You Have a Voice, and above all else we are Driven to Succeed. If you can embrace these values and they align with who you are, then we’d love to chat with you!

Job overview

Speedway Motors is looking for an Engine Shop Machinist to join our team of automotive enthusiasts. In this role, you’ll help machine, repair, and enhance automotive engines by setting up and operating a variety of machine shop equipment to meet precise specifications and tolerances. This position is ideal for someone with a strong mechanical background who enjoys hands-on work, precision craftsmanship, and being around engines every day.

Experienced candidates may also have the opportunity to operate our engine dynamometer (Dyno) to support engine rebuilds and performance testing. You’ll work alongside a team that shares a passion for cars and racing while helping ensure engines are built with the quality and attention to detail our customers expect.

Here are the specifics:

Operate a variety of manual shop equipment including lathes, saws, shears, brakes, drill presses, grinders, and hand tools.

Disassemble and clean engine components while preparing them for machining or assembly.

Read job specifications and determine proper machine setup and adjustments.

Measure components and finished parts using precision measuring instruments such as gauges, calipers, and micrometers.

Assist with cylinder head assembly and crankshaft balancing.

Tune carburetors and fuel injectors as needed.

Remove burrs, sharp edges, and imperfections from machined parts.

Assist with engine assembly projects as needed.

Perform minor machine maintenance including cleaning and lubrication.

Work with team members to complete customer orders with accuracy, quality, and efficiency.

Willing to learn/train in all aspects of the job including machine maintenance such as cleaning and oiling machines.

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe shop environment

Follow established Speedway and OSHA safety policies and procedures

Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance

Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and safety protocols

Take ownership of assigned responsibilities and follow through on commitments

Embrace and live out Speedway Motors core values

Adapt to changing priorities and demonstrate flexibility in a dynamic work setting

Seek opportunities for continuous improvement and professional growth

Perform other duties as assigned

We’ll take care of you – here's how!

We put our employees first, and care about your well-being and personal life. From a competitive benefits package and 401k plan to growth opportunities, we have your best interest in mind, always.

Comprehensive Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Continuing Education Reimbursement

Wellness Program and Gym Reimbursement

Discount on Speedway Motors Product, Rent Discount for all Speedway Properties, and Referral Bonuses

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Schedule

Steel Toe Shoe and Prescription Safety Glasses Reimbursement, Uniforms are Supplied

Work Environment

Our Engine Building Shop is clean, organized, and temperature controlled, providing a comfortable environment to focus on quality work.

Physical requirements include:

Occasionally lift and carry up to 50 lbs and rarely push/pull up to 100 lbs

Frequent walking and standing

Occasional bending, twisting, kneeling, or reaching above shoulder level

Frequent use of hands for fine manipulation, grasping, and power tools

Occasional exposure to dust, fumes, and shop chemicals

Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts

What you’ll need to succeed in this position:

High school diploma or GED required and mechanical aptitude or experience as a mechanic required

Atleast 18 years of age

Familiarity with basic machine shop equipment

Racing background or engine building experience is strongly preferred

Ability to read blueprints and use precision measuring tools

Ability to perform basic math including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division

Commitment to working safely and following established safety procedures

Strong teamwork and communication skills

Most importantly, we’re looking for someone who enjoys the work, takes pride in craftsmanship, and wants to be part of a team of people who love cars and racing.

About Speedway Motors:

Speedway Motors is the oldest speed shop in the USA. We’re one of the biggest, too, and we help millions of car enthusiasts, racers, and gearheads create meaningful experiences they’ll remember forever. With their friends, with their families, and in their community. We take that mission seriously, and it brings exciting problems to solve. See us in action at: www.speedwaymotors.com.