Equipment Maintenance Technician, Fixtures & Calibration, Drivetrain, Semi

What To Expect
The Fixtures & Calibration Equipment Maintenance Technician is a vital member of the production support team, directly influencing the yield and availability of production equipment. As part of the maintenance organization, this role specializes in both routine and specialized maintenance of critical fixtures used in the factory to produce high-quality products. The technician is responsible for the upkeep and proper operation of these fixtures to ensure consistent manufacturing excellence. This includes performing maintenance and precise measurement activities to guarantee that parts meet specific requirements and achieve their intended design goals, ultimately supporting the factory's operational efficiency and product quality standards.

What You'll Do

Collaborate with engineering, production, and the broader maintenance organization to ensure fixtures function according to their design purpose

Identify failure modes in fixtures and assist in developing effective solutions to prevent downtime and maintain quality

Apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) best practices to ensure proper functionality and deliver high-quality outcomes

Provide valuable data and input on potential design improvements to drive cost reduction and enhance Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) targets

Utilize advanced measurement systems to verify fixture accuracy and ensure compliance with design specifications

Perform regular maintenance and calibration tasks on fixtures to prevent operational disruptions and maintain precision

Document maintenance activities and calibration results with meticulous attention to detail to support traceability and continuous improvement

What You'll Bring

Proven understanding of mechanical systems, with the ability to troubleshoot and maintain complex fixture assemblies

Proficiency in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) to interpret technical drawings and ensure fixture compliance with design standards

Experience using precision measurement systems (e.g., calipers, micrometers, CMMs) to verify accuracy and maintain quality standards

Strong attention to detail to identify discrepancies, ensure precision in maintenance tasks, and uphold manufacturing quality

Technical certification or associate degree in a related field such as mechanical engineering technology or industrial maintenance

Minimum of 3 years of experience in maintenance, calibration, or a similar role within a manufacturing environment

Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with excellent communication skills to collaborate across departments

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/day, including over varied and uneven terrain

Frequently and repetitively, lift, push and carry up to 50 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/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, bump cap 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