Equipment Maintenance Technician, Battery Cell Production Control

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What to Expect

Tesla is seeking a highly motivated Equipment Maintenance Techs who will play a crucial role in ensuring the operational availability of our advanced 4680 battery cell manufacturing equipment. The Equipment Maintenance tech will apply his/her technical skills to install, maintain and repair high volume mechanical and electrical systems, factory automation. They will be the first-responding problem solvers who manage machine breakdowns and recoveries.

What You’ll Do

• Perform Preventative Maintenance (PM) on all industrial production and mechatronic equipment
• Diagnose equipment failures – root cause and communicate required actions across relevant teams
• Perform major equipment repairs, rebuilds and installations
• Collaborate with Process and Equipment Engineering teams to improve equipment reliability and maintenance protocols
• Perform Corrective Maintenance (repairs) on more than one of these types of equipment
• Electrical systems ranging from 24 VDC to 480 VAC 3 phase
• Mechanical systems
• Conveyor Systems
• Pneumatics and Vacuum System
• PLC and networks (Allen Bradley, Siemen, Beckoff)
• Vison Sensors on Equipment
• Order parts, supplies, and equipment from catalogues and suppliers, or obtain them from storerooms Log all work as performed utilizing Tesla CMMS. Perform other tasks as instructed by management

What You’ll Bring

• Two (2) or more years of experience working in a maintenance capacity on production manufacturing equipment and/or have equivalent training or relevant education 
• Demonstrate ability to analyze problems and error conditions, identify root causes, and implement viable long-term solutions 
• Experience using a volt / multi-meter and interpret schematic diagrams to troubleshoot electrical systems 
• Ability to read and interpret detailed mechanical assembly drawings and accurately measure and inspect tolerance 
• Precision conveyance knowledge utilizing magnetics, belts, rotary dials and Pneumatics Proficient with pneumatics-solenoid valves, actuator and control operations and can read schematics
• Follow all aspects of maintenance safety protocol (LOTO, 5S, Arc Flash, etc.)
• This is a physically demanding job working in tight spaces, requiring walking and standing all day, as well as, bending, squatting, kneeling, climbing ladders and lying on the ground intermittently throughout the day
• Maintenance Technicians will lift up to 50 lbs. and utilize other hand tools and power tools as needed.

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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