Equipment Maintenance Technician, Cell Recycling

Description:
As a Tesla Cell Recycling Equipment Maintenance Technician, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the operational availability of a wide array of manufacturing equipment. You will apply your technical skills to install, maintain and repair mechanical and electrical systems, and factory automation. You will work with the highest caliber process and equipment engineering teams to improve equipment reliability and minimize or eliminate downtime. Tesla's Equipment Maintenance Technicians are also the first-responding problem solvers who manage machine breakdown recoveries to keep production running.

Responsibilities:

Provide day-to-day coverage for production line equipment, responding promptly to alarms, breakdowns, and production requests to minimize downtime
Diagnose equipment failures, identify root causes, and communicate actions taken to the team
Achieve expert level proficiency on all assigned machines, overseeing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting/repair, cleanliness, and equipment escalation
Take initiative to enhance preventive maintenance documents and schedules under the guidance of the Maintenance Supervisor and Leads
Perform major equipment repairs and rebuilds, including some weekends and holidays
Efficiently utilize manufacturing systems (MES, Spares Inventory, Issue Tracking) for effective operations
Collaborate with Process and Equipment engineering and other cross-functional groups to address maintenance issues, enhance equipment reliability, review procedures, and minimize downtime

Requirements:

Areas of specialization: Electrical/electronics, mechanical/machining, or automation/PLC (Siemens experience desired)

Expertise in troubleshooting automation, electromechanical systems, conveyance, pumps and plumbing

Proficient in using various hand and portable tools, as well as general machining and welding
Familiarity with common workplace software (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), along with the ability to read and interpret basic mechanical drawings and electrical schematics

Essential Physical Demands:
The ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Willingness to work in hazardous areas, handle chemicals, and navigate confined spaces, adhering to safety protocol
Expertise with lifting/rigging with heavy equipment including forklifts, telehandlers, boom lifts, and scissor lifts

Wear a full-face air-purifying respirator while performing tasks, Maintaining safety standards at all times

Compensation & Benefits:

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