Machine Assembler

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What to Expect

This is a 2nd shift position. Typical hours are Monday – Friday, 2:00pm-10:30pm with additional OT on an as-needed basis.

The Electrical/Mechanical Machine Builder will be responsible for building our automation equipment and occasionally installing and supporting it at our Tesla facilities.  Tasks include performing mechanical assembly, electrical panel wiring, field wiring, troubleshooting and machine integration of industrial automated equipment.

What You’ll Do

• Assemble and install equipment at other Tesla locations (30-40% of the time)
• Manage onsite installation, repair, maintenance, and test tasks.
• Interface with project team (i.e. Controls Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Assemblers, Project Manager, etc.)
• Build positive relationships coworkers and peers
• Perform risk mitigation (i.e. anticipate problems before they occur)
• Troubleshoot and debug (i.e. diagnoses trouble or defects, determines corrective action and repairs system)
• Ensure that all equipment is in proper working condition after troubleshooting
• Perform preventative maintenance and diagnostics on automation system and components
• Complete service repairs, replacements, upgrades, adjustments, and calibration on automation systems and components following issued tasking, maintenance, troubleshooting, and installation instructions.
• Perform system checkout and assists in automation systems startups for service installed jobs
• Provide status updates to management on assigned projects
• Comply with the company’s safety procedures
• Adhere to policies and procedures of Tesla
• Must be able and willing to travel and work at other Tesla locations.
• Other duties as assigned by manager
• This job operates in an assembly shop floor environment.  Employees will also work at other Tesla locations  While performing the duties of this job, employees may be exposed to moving mechanical parts and loud environments
• Travel is expected to be up to 30-40% of the time.  Employees must be willing to do extended travel occasionally
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile
• The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers, and co-workers
• This position requires the use of basic hand tools
• This position requires standing, sitting, walking, bending, kneeling and stooping for long lengths of time
• This position requires frequent lifting and moving of objects up to 50lbs

What You’ll Bring

• Employees must provide their own basic set of hand tools
• 5+ years experience building automated equipment preferred
• Ability to read/understand mechanical drawings and schematics and create redlines
• High precision, close tolerance proficiency
• Ability to use all hand tools
• Familiarity with machine shop equipment (e.g. mill machine, drill press, lathe, etc.)
• Very strong analytical and troubleshooting skills of mechanical systems
• Aware of design tools and techniques
• Proficient in standard and metric systems
• Proficient in MS Office 2010 (Excel, Word, Outlook) and general computer literacy
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be a self-starter, team player, work well with others, and have a positive attitude
• Must have ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Sharp, quick, dedicated and innovative problem solver
• Must be organized, creative, results-oriented, focused and attentive to detail
• Exhibits continuous improvement
• Possession of a valid driver’s license

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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