Body Fit Technician, Model 3Y

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What to Expect

The Body Fit Technician will join an exceptional cross-functional team of technicians that perform body fits on Final Line to Complete Vehicle Inspection Standards (CVIS) specifications and deviations. This position will be located at our growing facility in Fremont, California. Under direct supervision, the Body Fit Tech will perform routine duties within the manufacturing operations are

What You’ll Do

• Understands and ensures adherence to required safety procedures and processes
• Evaluate the process design and tooling improvements – comfortable in suggesting and implementing new ideas that improve quality, reduce cost, support production work environment
• Willingness to operate in a dynamic environment and team structure.
• Can perform body fits on Final Line to CVIS spec/deviations
• Understands the basic methods of body fits
• Able to understand CVIS deviations
• Physical work including but not limited to pushing, pulling, gripping, twisting, reaching, etc
• Ability to follow a required specific sequence of steps in a process repetitively for an extended period of time
• Flexibility to work overtime and weekends as needed

What You’ll Bring

• Maintain a safe and 5s work area at all times
• Certified workstation trainer for new fitters to become level 1 fit techs.
• Knowledge of Body in White fitting methods
• Leads by example when it comes to completing repairs safely with high quality
• Understands the concept “root cause analysis” for defect improvements. Uses problem solving to understand what the issue is and to come up with solutions to help eliminate or reduce the cause
• Able to perform repairs on-line/offline with minimal supervision and can be counted on to complete the task given
• Preferred Skills
• Can Diagnose issues and make recommendations to engineers for possible repair methods
• Knows and understands all BIW fit related fasteners, is able to repair and replace all fasteners
• Helps drive the team to meet body fit IPV goals, can be counted on in most situations
• Able to determine if most defects are BIW related or not
• Can be counted on to use job knowledge to make good judgment calls when doing repairs. Understands when to ask for help and who to ask when needed
• Understands root cause analysis for defects on the cars. Able to participate in tracking down problem areas and identifying causes of defects. Helps to come up with and implement short term and long term countermeasures to eliminate issues

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

$21.00 – $58.00/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.

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