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Mechanical Maintenance Technician, Cathode Materials

Tesla
Austin, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 4/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/14/2026
What To Expect
This is a 24-hour facility, being on call and working shift is expected. Overtime is available depending on business needs. Competitive pay rate selected based on relevant experience. We are looking for a highly motivated, “hands-on” individual to join our Mechanical Maintenance Team for the maintenance of a new generation of high speed, automated manufacturing equipment. The role includes mechanical assembly of machine components, interpreting mechanical drawings, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics, machining of parts, machine mechanical start-up, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, testing, and emergency/break-in repair work.

Mechanical Maintenance Technician will work on on either Days 06:00AM-04:30PM, Monday-Friday or Shift 7 12 hour shifts on Days, 7 days off, 7 12 Hour Shifts on Nights, 7 days off, 05:00AM-05:00PM or 05:00PM-05:00AM Thursday-Wednesday

What You'll Do

  • Perform Preventative Maintenance as scheduled
  • Perform troubleshooting of equipment
  • Perform install, fabrication, and adjustment of pilot/experimental equipment to fulfill project needs
  • Reading and interpreting mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic drawings
  • Installation of piping flanges, tanks, and other vessels
  • Repairs of rotating mechanical equipment; pumps, compressors, screw feeders and blowers


  • What You'll Bring

  • 3 years of proven experience in maintenance of custom automated machinery or other precision mechanical assembly
  • Ability to read & interpret engineering drawings, mechanical drawings, and pneumatic schematics
  • Familiar with basic measuring tools Vernier, micrometers, height gauge
  • Familiar with basic operation of machine shop equipment lathe, mill and surface grinder
  • Ability to troubleshoot mechanical issues, report, repair


  • 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

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