In this role, the welder will join, fabricate, and repair metal and other weldable materials by applying appropriate techniques and using various welding devices. The ideal candidate will bring technical know-how and an innovative mindset to drive industry-leading solutions.
- Read, interpret, and follow basic blueprints, diagrams, engineering drawings, weld symbols, bills of materials, and written instructions to accurately create equipment and products
- Design and build basic and/or complex structures, supports, or frameworks during daily tasks. Ability to create weldment setups and fixturing, basic understanding of BIW fixtures, locating pins, clamps, and troubleshooting part misalignment/clamp sequencing
- Weld using GMAW, MIG process to perform oxy/acetylene torch, plasma arc cutting processes. Demonstrate knowledge of weld symbols, joint types (butt, fillet, lap), and hands-on experience with single-sided/double-sided welding techniques. Maintain inventory of manufacturing products and welding consumables
- Apply welding process knowledge, including wire feed speed, voltage, gas flow rate, familiarity with spatter control, arc stability, burn-through prevention, and weld sequencing to reduce distortion
- Set up and fine-tune weld parameters based on material & thickness, and use of weld schedules/parameter sheets. Utilize handheld tools such as a handheld screw gun, drill gun, and grinders to operate calipers, weld gauges, tape measures, and other welding hand tools
- Familiarity with Fanuc, KUKA, or ABB welding robots, ability to teach points or adjust torch angles & offsets, and understand robot cell safety and I/O diagnostics
- Perform weld quality inspections via visual checks (porosity, undercut, overlap), use of weld gauges & calipers and familiarity with destructive (peel, macro etch) and non-destructive testing (ultrasound, X-ray) methods. Understanding of and ability to perform all work in accordance with quality standards (AWS D1.1, ISO 3834, OEM-specific specs) and established safety procedures
- 1-3 years MIG welding experience
- 1-3 years' experience operating in a similar capacity within a manufacturing or relatable facility
- Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly
- Ability to find issues in a work process and receive safety signals using sight, touch and hearing
- Work in a team environment and respect all teammates physical demands and abilities
- Specific technical or vocational training or certification preferred
- Must have a strong command of the English language, both written and verbal
Essential Physical Demands
- Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours a day
- Ability to stand and walk for up to 12 hours/day, including over varied and uneven terrain
- Frequently and repetitively, lift, push and carry up to 35 lbs., including the ability to carry 20 lbs. up and down stairs
- Frequently and repetitively, bend, lift and reach to install parts
- Stoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist and crawl for extended periods of time, including up to 12 hours/day
- Climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding or other high structures
- Ability to find issues in a work process and receive safety signals using sight, touch, and hearing
- Wearing Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to: safety glasses, safety shoes, bump caps, arm protection, and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines
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