What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equipment Technician, Model Y, Castings 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.
As a Tesla Maintenance Technician, you will ensure the optimal operation of manufacturing equipment through advanced troubleshooting and repair of electrical systems, PLCs, hydraulics, mechanical systems, robotics, and conveyors. Your role involves maintaining system efficiency, minimizing downtime, and collaborating with engineering teams to enhance equipment reliability.
What You'll Do
- Conduct comprehensive preventative maintenance on industrial production equipment, including advanced mechatronics and automation systems
- Troubleshoot and repair complex electrical systems ranging from 24 VDC to 480 VAC, 3-phase, ensuring precise fault detection and resolution
- Perform in-depth corrective maintenance on hydraulic and mechanical systems, including diagnostics, component replacement, and system calibration
- Diagnose and resolve issues in PLC-controlled systems and robotics, utilizing schematics and programming knowledge for effective repairs
- Operate and maintain all cells on the production line, addressing issues in conveyor systems and optimizing performance
- Input and manage preventative maintenance (PM) schedule planning to ensure timely and efficient maintenance activities
- Accurately log all maintenance activities, generate detailed reports, and ensure compliance with safety and operational standards
What You'll Bring
- 5 years of experience in maintenance for manufacturing equipment, with a strong background in electrical systems, PLCs, and hydraulics
- Advanced skills in troubleshooting and repairing electrical systems and PLCs, with a thorough understanding of circuit schematics and fault analysis
- Proficient in hydraulic and pneumatic system diagnostics, including the use of advanced diagnostic tools and techniques
- Expertise in mechanical systems and conveyor maintenance, with the ability to address complex mechanical failures and optimize system efficiency
- Skilled in interpreting and utilizing technical drawings and schematics for maintenance and repair tasks
- Strong problem-solving capabilities with a focus on implementing effective, longterm solutions for equipment reliability
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 Potential exposure to confined spaces, elevated heat and hazardous materials
- Wearing Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to: safety glasses, safety shoes, hard hat, arm protection, hearing protection, 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.