Automotive Painter (Night Shift)

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What to Expect

Tesla Motors is looking for an Automotive Painter to work on one of the most progressive vehicle brands in the world. This position will involve supporting the Body Repair Program in all aspects. 

*Shift time is  Mon-Fri 4pm-1am*

What You’ll Do

• High Quality spray application of Primers, Sealers, Basecoats, and Clearcoats
• Spraying approximately 6 (Fully Prepped) RO’s per day (2 Fasias, 1 -  six panel jobs,  3 -  Two to three panel jobs) in state of the art Downdraft spray booths
• Working closely with Prep Staff and other Painters to meet work demands as a team
• Invisible basecoat color blending
• Application of 2 and 3 stage colors

What You’ll Bring

• 5+ years’ experience refinishing cars in an automotive collision repair environment utilizing urethane based refinish systems
• Valid Driver’s License and a good driving record, preferred
• Capable of reading and comprehending automotive repair procedures 
• Experience with operation and maintenance of a wide variety of hand and power tools, shop tools, test equipment 
• Must be willing to train others  
• Must be comfortable working in a collision shop environment  
• Must be 18 years or older
•  Certificate from Vocational School in Collision Repair preferred
• Willingness to work overtime if required
• Able to produce sprayed finishes with little or no dirt and a consistent gloss and texture matching the OEM finish without the need to sand and buff  

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

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.

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