Jerad Hewitt
Huntersville
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Talented in quick and accurate diagnosis, disassembly, reassembly and fabrication of complex equipment and components. Offering superior comprehension of performance need.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Setup Mechanic
Hendrick Motorsports
11.2021 - Current
- Set up and measurement of race car suspension and body components using Hexagon absolute Romer arm, dial indicators, and micrometers and vehicle scales.
- Documentation of suspension changes
- Set up adjustments to meet engineering specifications
- Complete race car prep for weekly events
- Database entry logging and part life monitoring
Race Mechanic
JR Motorsports, NASCAR
12.2018 - 11.2022
- Car chief responsibilities (2020)
- Road crew mechanic
- Complete race car set up
- Front and rear suspension assembly and installation
- Post race teardown and inspection
Race Mechanic
Joe Gibbs Racing
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Rear suspension, driveline, road crew mechanic
- Fuel cell assembly
- Fuel pump and bladder life management
- Fabrication, welding, sheet metal and aluminum work
- Set up plate assistance,
- Suspension component preparation
Race Mechanic and Tire Specialist
Turner Scott Motorsports
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Rear suspension and driveline mechanic, suspension room prep work
- Responsible for complete wiring and assembly of race vehicle
- Fabrication, welding, sheet metal and aluminum work
- Pit crew (tire changer)
Race Mechanic
Red Horse Racing
01.2010 - 01.2010
- Complete race truck assembly
- Seat mount & leg support fabrication
- Responsible for complete wiring of race vehicle
- Diver comfort and safty
- Pit crew (tire changer)
Engineering Technician
Jacobson Companies
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Responsible for test data acquisition, using multiple data acquisition systems, analysis and presentation
- Performed structural and durability testing, including set up of long term component cycle testing
- Set up test stands, including fabrication, wiring, and hardware installation
- Responsible for documentation of procedures and maintenance of weekly testing status
- Troubleshot and resolved engineering issues to reduce delays and achieve project milestones.
- Completed projects by effectively applying engineering, technical, and maintenance procedures.
Engineering Technician
Delphi Powertrain Systems
01.2004 - 01.2008
- Responsible for performance test planning, scheduling, resources and quality
- Use of multiple systems to acquire and analyze test data
- Author of testing procedures and outlines as well as engineering testing final reports
- Test set up, including theory of design, assembly, fabrication, wiring, and installation
- Maintenance of advanced engineering test vehicles, engine dolly's and test stands
- Installation of data acquisition hardware in test vehicles and engine test stands
- Heated and non-heated injector work including flow stand, tip plugging, and durability
- Experience operating Fluke hand held thermal imaging cameras
- Set up and operation of Fast Fid hydrocarbon emissions gas analyzer
- Setup and installation of high-speed video for injector spray/cylinder head flow analysis
- Installation, wiring and plumbing of cylinder heads on tests stands
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Motorsports Technoloy
SUNY College of Technology At Alfred
Alfred, NY2004
Associate of Applied Science - Automotive Technology
SUNY College of Technology At Alfred
Alfred, NY2002
Skills
- Metrology Equipment
- Metrology Softwear
- Mechanical Assembly and Repair
- Fabrication
- Automotive Electrical
- Automotive Brakes and Suspension Repair
- Automotive Drivetrain Assembly
- Microsoft Office
Hobbies
Hiking, Backpacking, Camping, Scuba Diving, Mountain Biking, Photography
Timeline
Setup Mechanic
Hendrick Motorsports
11.2021 - Current
Race Mechanic
JR Motorsports, NASCAR
12.2018 - 11.2022
Race Mechanic
Joe Gibbs Racing
01.2014 - 01.2018
Race Mechanic and Tire Specialist
Turner Scott Motorsports
01.2010 - 01.2014
Race Mechanic
Red Horse Racing
01.2010 - 01.2010
Engineering Technician
Jacobson Companies
01.2008 - 01.2009
Engineering Technician
Delphi Powertrain Systems
01.2004 - 01.2008
Associate of Applied Science - Motorsports Technoloy
SUNY College of Technology At Alfred
Associate of Applied Science - Automotive Technology
SUNY College of Technology At Alfred
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