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Old Feb 3, 2011 | 11:03 AM
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Looking for a good late model GM (and other cars..) mechanic to work for Late Model Racecraft in Houston, TX. You will be responsible for performance work on high end customer cars as well as being a part of our race team on the weekends. This will include some local races as well as many out of state trips.

This position has to have a very strong attention to detail and a hard work ethic. Must have your own tool box with all necessary tools. Some speciality tools will be provided.

Please email your resume to steven@latemodelracecraft.com or fax them in to 713-466-9525
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Old Feb 3, 2011 | 11:08 AM
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How many guys you got working there now? Good luck
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Old Feb 3, 2011 | 11:20 AM
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Originally Posted by GueSS Who
How many guys you got working there now? Good luck
We have 9 guys total.
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Old Feb 3, 2011 | 11:58 AM
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Sounds like my dream job but you all are too far away!!!
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Old Feb 3, 2011 | 12:03 PM
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Just out of curiosity, what does the position pay?
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Old Feb 3, 2011 | 12:07 PM
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Originally Posted by ChevyChad
Just out of curiosity, what does the position pay?
Each technician gets a base salary plus commision on the labor he completes each week. As busy as we are now, my techs are pretty satisfied with their paychecks each week. =P
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Old Feb 3, 2011 | 10:00 PM
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Seems like a fun place to work, always plenty of fun and interesting projects. The commute is kind of far for me though
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Old Feb 3, 2011 | 10:22 PM
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stupid school
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Old Feb 3, 2011 | 10:33 PM
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Dream job for sure. Hell I move for a position.
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Old Feb 3, 2011 | 11:51 PM
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I'm probably not what you are looking for. 20 going on 21, graduate from Ranken Technical College and 4 years going on 5 shop experience. Snap-On Classic 78 top and bottom full to the top with tools. =)
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Old Feb 4, 2011 | 01:38 AM
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Lol, my IT degree would be pretty useless, except for making hp tuners run on windows 7 or making websites.
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Old Feb 4, 2011 | 04:18 PM
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Bad *** job for someone lookin to b around Hp!
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Old Feb 5, 2011 | 09:54 AM
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I'm interested if you'll fly me back in worth to Cincinnati each week....and also "lay down" each time we line up

On a serious note...glad it's going well enough for you guys to add a tech....good luck...stay in touch.

Mark
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Old Feb 5, 2011 | 07:37 PM
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Like they said....DREAM JOB!!
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Old Feb 6, 2011 | 09:28 AM
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It would probably get old just like any job. Imagine it now...man its monday....another twin turbo 1200rw xxxx... to work on, lol.
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Old Feb 6, 2011 | 02:14 PM
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Sent mine.
I would move there tomorrow if i was given the opportunity.
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Old Feb 7, 2011 | 04:03 PM
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does it work to just email pictures of my car?

Education- Graduated magna *** laude of the elite laying on the ground building cars university.

experience- got a couple hours under my belt

Tools- craftsman got my back

work ethic- i work damn hard at finding better way's to make myself work less hard

I may help the "team" at the track, as long as my car has no issue's.


I could nail this interview
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