What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Supervisor, Model Y, Plastics (Night Shift) 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.
Manage a small group of equipment maintenance technicians that are responsible for equipment availability, and performance. Perform preventative maintenance and repair on a variety of electro-mechanical, robotic, and pneumatic manufacturing equipment. Develop and maintain maintenance and calibration schedules for all tools, machinery and equipment used in the manufacturing facility. Perform supporting activities for engineering and manufacturing including 5S and Lean manufacturing activities, material handling improvements, production line configuration, and safety procedures. Manage workload with a positive attitude as a hands-on team player in a collaborative work environment.
This person must be able to build upon previous successes and take our Maintenance teams to the next level. Must be capable of collaborating with cross-functional teams and department leaders to address concerns and issues that affect part quality, production efficiency, work cell ergonomics, equipment maintenance, etc. This person will also have exceptional interpersonal, organizational, and management skills, demonstrating the ability to be an innovator and change agent.
What You'll Do
- Manage, mentor & lead a team of Maintenance Technicians focused on equipment reliability & performance
- Develop & implement preventive maintenance programs to maximize uptime & efficiency
- Troubleshoot & resolve mechanical, electrical, pneumatic & robotic equipment issues
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement & operational excellence
- Maintain accurate documentation, including work orders, procedures & maintenance schedules
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations, environmental health & safety (EHS) protocols
- Manage spare parts inventory & coordinate equipment repairs, upgrades & refurbishments
What You'll Bring
- Degree in Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, or equivalent experience
- 3 years of leadership experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment
- Strong multi-craft skillset in hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical systems & automation
- Experience troubleshooting PLCs (Siemens or Allen Bradley) & robotic systems
- Familiarity with CMMS for tracking maintenance activities & optimizing equipment reliability
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage competing priorities & drive results
- Strong verbal & written communication skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office
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 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.