Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Lead Equipment Technician - Model Y, Plastics Paint

Equipment MaintenanceUpdated on Nov 8

Full-timeAustin, TX, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Proven proficiency in mechanical and pneumatic systems.
At least 3 years of hands-on maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment, or equivalent technical training.
Ability to diagnose root causes and implement effective long-term solutions.
Ability to read, interpret, and apply detailed mechanical and electrical schematics while performing precise measurements and adjustments.
Commitment to safety, maintenance protocols, and quality standards.
Physical ability to perform demanding tasks in confined or challenging environments, including extended periods of standing, walking, lifting, carrying, climbing, and working in varied or hazardous conditions; ability to identify work-process issues and receive safety signals using sight, touch, and hearing; ability to wear required personal protective equipment and follow prescribed safety rules and guidelines.

Responsibilities

Assign and oversee maintenance tasks, ensuring timely completion and adherence to key performance indicators.
Conduct performance audits on 5S practices, workmanship quality, job site cleanliness, and time management, and provide actionable feedback.
Implement and maintain escalation protocols for urgent equipment issues to minimize downtime.
Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on complex industrial and mechanical systems, including major repairs, rebuilds, and installations.
Collaborate with process and equipment engineering teams to enhance equipment reliability and optimize maintenance procedures.
Manage and optimize parts and supplies inventory, including procurement, sourcing, and stock control.

Category	Manufacturing
Location	AUSTIN, Texas
Requisition ID	282299
Type	Full-time

Job Description

<p>The Lead Equipment Maintenance Technician is responsible for ensuring the operational efficiency of advanced manufacturing equipment. This role emphasizes technical leadership, maintenance, and repair of high-speed mechanical and electrical systems, factory automation, and robotics. The technician manages equipment breakdowns, provides guidance to team members, and supports shift supervisors in maintaining peak production performance.</p>

Job Responsibilities

Assign and oversee maintenance tasks, ensuring timely completion and adherence to key performance indicators
Conduct performance audits on 5S practices, workmanship quality, job site cleanliness, and time management while providing actionable feedback
Implement and maintain escalation protocols for urgent equipment issues to minimize downtime
Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on complex industrial and mechanical systems, including major repairs, rebuilds, and installations
Collaborate with process and equipment engineering teams to enhance equipment reliability and optimize maintenance procedures
Manage and optimize inventory of parts and supplies, including procurement, sourcing, and stock control

Job Requirements

Proven proficiency in mechanical and pneumatic systems
Minimum 3 years of hands-on maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment, or equivalent technical training
Advanced problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to diagnose root causes and implement effective long-term solutions
Ability to read, interpret, and apply detailed mechanical and electrical schematics while performing precise measurements and adjustments
Strong commitment to safety, maintenance protocols, and quality standards
Physically capable of performing demanding tasks in confined or challenging environments

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 a 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 Stoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist and crawl for extended periods of time, including up to 12 hours a 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
Potential exposure to confined spaces, elevated heat and hazardous materials
Wearing Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to: safety glasses, safety shoes, bump caps, arm protection, hearing protection, and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines

About the Company

Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Tesla makes electric cars and batteries that store power for homes and utilities, and it develops self-driving software and humanoid robots. In 2023, its Model Y became the first electric vehicle to rank as the world's best-selling car. Buyers order the Model 3 sedan, Model Y SUV, or Cybertruck pickup directly from Tesla instead of through dealers, and they charge on its Supercharger fast-charging network. It also sells Megapack and Powerwall batteries, runs a robotaxi service, and charges drivers a monthly fee for self-driving software that still needs their supervision. Tesla was founded in 2003, with Elon Musk as its lead early investor and a recognized co-founder, and it is based in Austin, Texas.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Austin, TX
Founded: 2003

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