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What to Expect What You’ll Bring
We are seeking an energetic, highly motivated, team-oriented Quality Technician be responsible for evaluating parts produced on various lines (electro-mechanical components and subassemblies, body in white, welding, powder coat, general/final assembly), and end of line testing in a high-speed environment. Technicians will flag production parts found to be suspect or nonconforming, remove from line and support engineering with containment activities through clean point to ensure Tesla standards are being met. Technicians must be prepared to escalate concerns to the appropriate party and always promote a culture of quality. The purpose of the Quality Technician is to minimize the number of defective parts that are sent to downstream departments and assist multiple teams in maintaining and improving overall part quality, yielding beneficial results and higher efficiency for Tesla.
What You’ll Do Evaluate parts at the start, middle and end of production runs.
- Guide production teams to properly disposition parts as good for use, need repair, or scrap.
- Document & communicate any identified defects. Escalate concerns that are not being properly resolved in your immediate work area.
- Comprehend current production quality standards and determine if ongoing production meets those standards.
- Communicate emerging and trending quality issues to prevent negative impact to the factory.
- Construct and maintain strong relationships with members of all nearby teams.
- Provide day to day production support on quality concerns and develop and implement short/long term countermeasure to quality problems while maintaining operation efficiency.
- Align with Quality engineering team to support incoming and in-process quality activities.
- Adhere to strict 5S standards and maintain cleanliness in the work area
- Observe all safety policies during the execution of required tasks.
- Complete requested activities as assigned.
- Work from schematics, diagrams, layouts, defined plans, and written/verbal instructions.
- Required to work with and around hazardous areas, chemicals and materials.
- Maintain quality performance metrics and drive issues to root cause solutions.
- Must have command of the English language, both written and verbal
Ability to visually detect defects in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to physically feel defects in sheet metal.
- Ability to identify and differentiate between several defect types.
- Ability to determine severity of a defect and the required response.
- Ability to perform detailed daily record keeping and reporting of quality issues that will be referenced by technicians, engineers, and management.
- Ability to determine potential countermeasure solutions against failed inspections.
- Ability to communicate new defect information to team leadership and counterparts.
- Ability to help establish first line of defense for immediate containment activities.
- Ability to build solid relationships with several teams in multiple departments.
- Ability to be personable and effective in verbal and written communication.
- Ability to apply critical thinking skillset to engage and troubleshoot new quality issues.
- Ability to leverage general automotive surfacing knowledge.
- 2+ years’ experience in an automotive production or manufacturing quality assurance environment.
- Organized & proactive mindset.
- Ability to lift and walk with objects up to 30 pounds in weight.
- Work in a team-based environment and achieve common goals.
- Experience in a fast-paced work environment requiring critical analysis is a plus.
- Experience with basic measurement and inspection tools is a plus. (Calipers, Torque Wrenches, Gauges, Measuring Tape, etc.)
- Understanding of electro-mechanical, castings, body in white, welding, powder coat, and general assembly processes is a plus.
- Experience with training peers or co-workers is a plus.
- Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) is a plus.
- Technical mindset.
- Neat handwriting is a plus.
Compensation and Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
$25.88 - $49.00/hour + cash and stock awards + benefits
Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
- Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- LGBTQ+ care concierge services
- 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
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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
Expected Compensation
$25.88 - $49.00/hour + cash and stock awards + benefits
Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.
