Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Fabrication Technician - Body in White, Megapack

Welding & Metal FabricationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeBrookshire, TX, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

An Associate’s degree in Electronic, Metallurgy, Welding, or some technical certificate, or equivalent experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
Knowledge of Fanuc Robot, WTC Weld Controller, and Lincoln Power Wave power source is desirable.
Knowledge of Resistance Spot Welding (RSW), GMAW MIG/MAG, destructive testing (DT), and nondestructive testing (NDT) is preferred.
Adhere to EHS regulations and standards and lead by example.
Troubleshoot electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems; draw accurate conclusions from test data, malfunctions, or deviations; and assist with corrections to existing processes.
Use a variety of hand and portable tools and read and interpret basic mechanical drawings and electrical schematics.
Handle multiple priorities with minimal direction, maintain organization and records, and demonstrate attention to detail.
Perform physically demanding work for extended periods, up to 12 hours per day.
Stand and walk for up to 12 hours per day, including over varied and uneven terrain.
Frequently and repetitively lift, push, and carry up to 35 pounds, including carrying 20 pounds up and down stairs.
Frequently and repetitively bend, lift, and reach to install parts.
Stoop, lie, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist, and crawl for extended periods, including up to 12 hours per day.
Climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding, or other high structures.
Identify issues in a work process and receive safety signals using sight, touch, and hearing.
Wear required personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, safety shoes, bump caps, and arm protection, and follow prescribed safety rules and guidelines.

Responsibilities

Support Engineering and Manufacturing by setting up and operating welding and joining processes for lab tests and welding experiments, drafting manufacturing instructions including rework procedures, and keeping qualification schedules up to date.
Train associates on new or revised manufacturing instructions and provide daily coverage of welding processes to support smooth operations; respond promptly to out-of-control processes to minimize costs and maximize productivity.
Investigate and implement countermeasures to improve process Cpk and product yield.
Conduct experiments and analyze data under the guidance of process engineers, including Design of Experiments (DOE) and Gauge Repeatability and Reproducibility (GR&R).
Lead disposition of non-conforming materials produced by the production line and escalate issues to the Production Engineering team as needed.
Support Lean Manufacturing and 5S initiatives, manage parts and tools inventory, perform repairs, troubleshoot welding problems, and manage workload proactively to assist co-workers.
Manage parts and tools inventory and perform repairs and troubleshooting according to instructed processes.
Sustain and optimize welding, mechanical, and chemical processes to ensure product quality, efficiency, and safety.
Monitor equipment, troubleshoot out-of-control processes, and resolve issues to minimize downtime.
Qualify new equipment and processes and manage non-conforming materials.
Drive continuous improvement through yield enhancement, scrap reduction, and Lean/5S initiatives.
Perform routine equipment repairs, support line configuration, and collaborate with Engineering and Manufacturing teams to meet production goals while following safety protocols.

Desired Qualifications

Hands-on experience troubleshooting equipment, maintaining equipment, and improving welding processes in a manufacturing environment.

Category	Manufacturing
Location	Brookshire, Texas
Requisition ID	264052
Type	Full-time

Job Description

The Fabrication Technician supports manufacturing operations by sustaining and optimizing welding, mechanical, and chemical processes to ensure product quality, efficiency, and safety. This role involves monitoring equipment, troubleshooting out-of-control processes, and resolving issues to minimize downtime. Responsibilities include qualifying new equipment and processes, managing non-conforming materials, and driving continuous improvement through yield enhancement, scrap reduction, and Lean/5S initiatives. The Technician also performs routine equipment repairs, supports line configuration, and collaborates with Engineering and Manufacturing teams to meet production goals while adhering to safety protocols. Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience in troubleshooting, equipment maintenance, and welding process improvement within a manufacturing environment.

Job Responsibilities

Support Engineering and Manufacturing by setting up and operating welding/joining processes for lab tests and welding experiments, drafting manufacturing instructions, including rework procedures, and ensuring up-to-date qualification schedules
Train Associates on new or revised manufacturing instructions plus provide daily coverage of welding processes for smooth operations, responding promptly to out-of-control processes to minimize costs and maximize productivity
Investigate and implement countermeasures to enhance process Cpk and product yield
Conduct experiments and analyze data under the guidance of process engineers, including but not limited to Design of Experiments (DOE) and Gauge Repeatability and Reproducibility (GR&R)
Lead disposition of non-conformance materials produced by the production line, escalating issues to the Production Engineering team as necessary
Support Lean Manufacturing and 5S initiatives, managing parts and tools inventory, executing repairs and troubleshooting welding problems, and managing workload proactively with a positive attitude to assist co-workers
Responsible for parts and tools inventory while managing repairs/troubleshooting exactly to instructed process

Job Requirements

Associate’s Degree in Electronic, Metallurgy, Welding or some technical certificate or equivalent experience in a manufacturing/industrial environment
Knowledge in Fanuc Robot, WTC Weld Controller, Lincoln power source – Power Wave (Desirable)
Knowledge in Resistance Spot Welding (RSW), GMAW MIG/MAG, Destructive Test (DT), and Nondestructive Test (DT) preferred
Demonstrates adherence to EHS regulations and standards and leads by example
Skilled in troubleshooting electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems with proven ability to draw accurate conclusions from test data, malfunctions, or deviations, and assist with corrections to the existing process
Skilled with the use of a variety of hand and portable tools plus ability to read and interpret basic mechanical drawings and electrical schematic
Proven ability to handle multiple priorities with minimal direction contributing to a positive, team-oriented work environment with strong organization and record-keeping skills with strong attention to detail

Physical Essential 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

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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