The Role
As a Tesla Mechanical Technician, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the operational availability of a wide array of manufacturing equipment. You will apply your technical skills to install, maintain and repair mechanical and electrical systems, factory automation and robotics. You will work with the highest caliber process and equipment engineering teams to improve equipment reliability and minimize or eliminate downtime.
Responsibilities
- Install, troubleshoot and maintain various types of facilities equipment including: pumps, boilers, fans, roll-up doors, cranes, compressors and dock equipment.
- Display Initiative and ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Ability to be resourceful and get the job done under pressure or tight timelines.
- Work within a team environment and maintain a positive attitude.
- Ability to design, fabricate and build basic and/or complex structures, supports or framework in the execution of daily tasks.
- Ability to Weld using ARC, MIG, TIG processes.
- Ability to perform oxy/acetylene torch, plasma arc cutting processes.
- Show ability to perform safe rigging procedures for lifting or installing various equipment.
- Perform demolition of equipment/systems and the ability to properly isolate, rig and remove safely in proper sequence.
- Understand, troubleshoot and maintain facilities infrastructure, and utilities across multiple sites.
- Understand and enforce code compliance throughout the Facilities scope of operations.
- Ability to execute preventative maintenance on all responsible equipment.
- Operation, maintenance and repair of responsible equipment.
- Modernization and continuing improvements of responsible equipment.
- Ensures an adequate on-hand spare parts inventory or lead-time system in place to support responsible equipment.
- Generate failure reports and corrective measures on major incidents to decrease and prevent failures.
- Perform preventative maintenance for readiness and operational capacity.
- Professional, informative and responsive communication to customers.
- Interacts with customers to understand requests or concerns.
- Be proficient in general office PC programs and equipment monitoring systems.
- Must be able to respond to Facilities Emergencies as directed.
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years mechanical experience with industrial equipment, distribution, and infrastructure
- Excellent communication skills essential for team-based working
- Experience in design Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning systems and some plumbing and fire protection design experience
- Professional Design Experience in a wide range of project types including: industrial cooling tower systems, chiller plants, boiler plants, office, mission critical/data centers, high tech/R&D, bio-tech/pharmaceutical and industrial
- Knowledge and experience with writing sequences of operation
- Ability to Enforce and follow all Safety rules and regulations
- Safety Certifications a plus (OSHA30)
- Welding Certification a plus
- Proficient in the use of various computer programs such as HVAC load calculations, Pipe-flo, Microsoft Office Suite, and AutoCAD a plus.
- Candidate is expected to contribute to day-to-day operations that may be outside of their normal skill set, such as restroom repair and training/exposure to work unfamiliar with the candidate.
- Must have command of the English language, both written and verbal.
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)
- LGBTQ+ care concierge services
- 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
- Expected Compensation
$22.00 – $62.00/hour + cash and stock awards + benefits
Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.