Job Description
What To Expect
As a Tesla Equipment Maintenance Technician, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the operational availability of a wide array of manufacturing equipment. You will apply your technical skills to install, maintain and repair mechanical and electrical systems, factory automation and robotics. You will work with the highest caliber process and equipment engineering teams to improve equipment reliability and minimize or eliminate downtime. Tesla's Equipment Maintenance is also the first-responding problem solvers who manage machine breakdown recoveries to keep production running. What You'll Do Perform Preventative Maintenance (PM) on all industrial production and mechatronics equipment Perform repairs on production-down equipment Operate and repair every cell on a Line Perform Corrective Maintenance (repairs) on more than one of these types of equipment: Electrical systems ranging from 24 VDC to 480 VAC 3 phase, Mechanical systems, Conveyor Systems, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, PLC and networks Robotics Order parts, supplies, and equipment from catalogues and suppliers, or obtain them from storerooms Log all work as performed and perform other tasks as instructed by management
What You'll Bring 2+ years of experience in maintenance (production/manufacturing equipment) or equivalent training/educationAbility to interpret mechanical assembly drawings, measure tolerances, and inspect parts accuratelyAdvanced computer proficiency (job-specific applications) and ability to coach usersElectrical expertise: Troubleshoot systems using schematics, voltmeters (AC/DC voltage), and deep knowledge of electrical hazards/requirementsProficiency in pneumatics (solenoid valves, actuators) and hydraulic systems, including schematic interpretationProven problem-solving skills: Diagnose root causes of equipment errors and implement long-term solutionsStrong command of the English language (written and verbal communication)
Physical Demands
Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours a dayAbility to stand and walk for up to 12 hours/day, including over varied and uneven terrainFrequently and repetitively, lift, push and carry up to 50 lbs., including the ability to carry 20 lbs. up and down stairsStoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist, lift, reach and crawl for extended periods of time, including up to 12 hours/dayClimb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding or other high structures Ability to find issues in a work process and receive safety signals using sight, touch, and hearingWearing Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to: safety glasses, safety shoes, bump cap, fall protection harness, and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines
Benefits
Compensation and Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
- Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
- Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
- Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
- Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
- Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
- Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
- Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
- Tesla Babies program
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts and perks program
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Full time, Temporary work, Flexible hours