What are the responsibilities and job description for the Collision Technician, Tactical Response Team position at Tesla Motors, Inc.?
What to Expect
What You'll Do
What You'll Bring
Compensation and Benefits
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
The Tesla Collision Repair Program islooking for an experienced Collision Technician to work on one of the most progressive vehicles in the world on the Collision Tactical Response Team. The Collision Tactical Response Team quickly deploys to support factory initiatives to minimize impact on the field, support high backlog locations, and new location openings. This position is home based through a local Tesla collision center; however, it requires regular travel in support of other collision centers and factory operations.
What You'll Do
- Responsible for following proper repair procedures and performs all procedures according to factory specifications
- Use frame equipment for measuring and installing structural components and repair exterior cosmetic panels with metal finishing and body filler
- Glue, rivet, and weld structural components
- Remove and replace all parts associated with collision repair including body, mechanical, electrical, and trim components
- Perform steel and aluminum welding operations: MIG / MAG / STRSW / Dent Puller
- Adhere to all regulatory compliance guidelines for hazardous waste disposal while maintaining clean, orderly and organized work area
- Comply with safety rules, guidelines and standards
What You'll Bring
- 5 years of experience as a Collision Repair Technician
- Role is up to 75% travel, with the ability to support up to 3 consecutive weeks when deployed. Ability to travel with your own tools
- Capable of seamlessly integrating with multiple different teams on wide variety of different technical repairs and processes
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, including the public
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality andto work independently in limited supervision environments
- Willingness to work overtime if required
- Vocational Certificate in Collision Repair and Tesla experience, preferred
Compensation and Benefits
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 Aetna 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
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.