Paint Sprayers – Megafactory

Job Description

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What to Expect

We are looking for a highly motivated Automotive Painter to work on the most progressive products in the world. This position will be supporting the Tesla’s Paint shop located in Lathrop, CA. If you are interested in working in one of the world’s finest Paint Shops, we are interested in hearing from you! 

What You’ll Do

• Follow all safety procedures and protocols all at time.
• Operate electrostatic powder spray guns and related equipment.
• Perform surface prep. Masking and plugging.
• Inspect parts for quality/defects before and after coating.
• Determine if surface is ready to be painted.
• The use of proper PAPR.
• Operate and use all equipment properly and safely.
• Escalate functional and process failures to the appropriate support groups and leaders.

What You’ll Bring

• 1+ years of experience in industrial paint / collision center / body shop as a painter either liquid or powder coatings.
• Knowledge on rework  / reprocess of a painted products.
• An understanding of common defects, what causes paint failures and how to correct them
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work within an alternative work schedule and adapt to sudden changes
• Ability to perform physical work for extended periods of times, up to 12 hours per day

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

$18.00 – $48.00/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.

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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