As a Tesla Construction Technician, you will play a crucial role in new construction and building improvements at the Sparks Factory and surrounding facilities. You will be responsible for safety and general labor duties. Completion and documenting safety workplace examinations. This is a physically demanding job working within production areas inside and outside, requiring walking and standing all day, as well as bending, squatting, kneeling, climbing ladders and lying on the ground intermittently throughout the day. Occasional work in wet environments inside or outside of the building. In addition, you will at times wear a fall protection harness while working from heights or from a suspended position. Work weeks can extend to six-day work weeks with minimal notice due to demand shutdowns/line failures/emergencies, this including working holidays so a flexible schedule change is a plus.
- Collaborate with Tool Install Management team on construction and Facility improvement projects, managing scopes of work including demolition, drilling, painting, framing, and more
- Handle daily activities such as loading/unloading materials, operating various tools, mobile equipment, and machinery
- Familiarity with materials like paint, epoxy, concrete, Unistrut, and metals; consult manuals and installation instructions for equipment
- Perform tasks outside core competency, learn new skills as needed, complete tasks promptly, and provide feedback to stakeholders
- Layout and measure metal stock, align and secure fixtures/tools, establish work procedures, and dispose of waste material
- Exchange technical information with colleagues, evaluate machining procedures, and recommend improvements for efficiency
- Plan production procedures, dismantle and repair machines, and install components or new equipment
- Minimum of 3 years of experience working in a construction or facilities capacity on tenant improvement, remodel construction, new construction, and facility services or maintenance
- Verbal and written communication skills, able to understand directions, read work orders with location and project descriptions, and request more information from Supervisors and customers
- Strong attention to detail and quality of finished architectural work, and ability to complete job scopes outside of normal core competencies as required
- Strong working knowledge of job site safety with the ability to thoroughly evaluate job hazards and complete pre-work task planning
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with all levels of management, a high degree of initiative, and the ability to work alone and effectively with other people
- Ability to interpret architectural drawings, details, and specifications a plus, and ability to work off-shifts as needed
- Ability to work at high elevation up to 80 ft. high, and perform physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials
Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
- Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 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 (90 day waiting period)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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
- Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)