What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equipment Technician, Model Y, Plastics 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.
We are looking for an experiencedEquipment Technicianto join ourPlastics teamin Austin, Texas. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining and troubleshootinglarge tonnage injection molding systems, plastics drying systems, molds, hydraulics, pneumatics, electromechanical systems, PLCs, robotics, and temperature control units.
What You'll Do
- Maintain and troubleshootlarge tonnage injection molding systems (1000 tons), molds, and plastics drying systems usinghydraulics, pneumatics, and electromechanical skills
- Program and optimizeautomated systems, includingPLCs (Siemens, Allen Bradley)andFanuc/Kuka robotics
- Utilizedata-driven troubleshootingto identify root causes and implement quality repair solutions
- Readelectrical and hydraulic schematicsto support temperature control units and processing equipment
- Trainentry-level to advanced technicians, sharing technical expertise across all levels
- Document processes and repairs usingMicrosoft Office toolswith strong presentation skills
- Collaborate across teams to enhanceproduction efficiency and system reliability
What You'll Bring
- 5-10 yearsof troubleshootingexperiencewith a strong focus on training others
- Strong knowledge ofhydraulics, pneumatics, electromechanical systems, and PLCs (Siemens, Allen Bradley)
- Proficiency inrobotics (Fanuc/Kuka)andtemperature control units
- Ability toread and interpret electrical/hydraulic printsand apply data-driven solutions
- Proven experience inlogical troubleshooting and quality maintenance repairs
- Must have command of the English language, both written and verbal
Essential Physical Demands
- Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours a day
- Ability to stand and walk for up to 12 hours a day, including over varied and uneven terrain
- Frequently and repetitively, lift, push and carry up to 35 lbs., including the ability to carry 20 lbs. up and down stairs
- Frequently and repetitively, bend, lift and reach to install parts
- Stoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist and crawl for extended periods of time, including up to 12 hours a day
- Climb 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 hearing
- Wearing Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to: safety glasses, safety shoes, clean coveralls in cleanroom, and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines
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:
- Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) 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
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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.