Production Associate

Tesla is seeking to hire Production Associates for our production facility, Gigafactory Texas in Austin, Texas.

As a Production Associate, you will be trained on how to help build the most exciting, environmentally friendly vehicles on the planet. If you have a strong work ethic, are reliable and value teamwork in a fast-paced and safety-focused environment we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Punctuality and a professional, can-do attitude are a must.
• Perform complex assembly work. Tasks require the use of state of art manufacturing tools, precision measuring equipment, and machinery.
• Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions for specialized equipment.
• Complete standard work process and follow trained procedures.
• Operate complex manufacturing equipment under supervision.
• Escalate technical problems to the appropriate support groups and leaders.
• Follow safety guidelines &amp procedures.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Evaluates the assembly processes and equipment to look for continuous improvement opportunities.
• Complete other duties as assigned/support cross-functional teams.

Work Environment / Essential Physical Demands

• Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours a day including but not limited to:
• Frequently and repetitively, lift, push and carry up to 35 lbs.
• Frequently and repetitively, bend, lift and reach.
• Stoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist and crawl for extended periods of time.
• Frequently and repetitively, climb a 10” step and back down.
• Ability to find issues in a work process and receive safety signals using sight, touch, or hearing.
• Open to schedule flexibility that will allow for a variety of shifts, including weekends as needed.
• Potential exposure to confined spaces and hazardous materials.
• Wearing Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to: safety glasses, safety shoes, bump caps, and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines.

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to learn new skills &amp adapt to new work environments.
• Comfortable learning new technology.
• Must have command of the English language, both written and verbal.
• Computer skills are strongly preferred (use of Word, Excel &amp Outlook programs).
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• All potential employees will be required to successfully pass a comprehensive background check.

Employee Benefits

• As a full-time Tesla employee you will receive full benefits from day 1 for you and your dependents.
• United Healthcare PPO and HSA plans (including infertility coverage)
• 3 medical plan choices with $0 paycheck contribution
• Vision &amp dental plans (including orthodontic coverage)
• Company paid Life, AD&ampD, short-term and long-term disability
• 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• Employee Assistance Program, Paid Time Off, and Paid Holidays
• Back-up childcare and employee discounts

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.49 – $18.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• On call
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Work Location: One location