Manufacturing Technician, Cell Foil Coating

Description:
We are seeking highly motivated individuals to tackle manufacturing on a challenging new production line. You will be working alongside engineers to develop an advanced new product and be among the first individuals to work on cutting edge manufacturing processes within Tesla. This fast-paced team is the perfect environment if you are interested in developing multiple skills and having an immediate impact on the future of electric vehicles. You will be a problem solver and an idea contributor. You will bring a get-it-done attitude while successfully developing new skills to add to your inventory and grow your career.

Must have flexibility to work any of the two shifts.
A: 6:00AM - 6:00PM, Monday - Wednesday ( *Thursday)

C: 6:00PM – 6:00AM, Monday - Wednesday ( *Thursday)
*Thursday is a Swing Day

Night Shift Receives 10% Shift Differential

Responsibilities:
Follow all safety rules and model safe behaviors at all times. Identify and assess safety risk at all times

Take ownership for training to ensure equipment is operated safely and to continuously learn and build capability and skill

Communicate efficiently and effectively with supervision and with equipment and engineering teams to escalate issues

Identify continuous improvement opportunities including safety/ergonomic concerns and yield and delivery concerns.  Lead problem solving for small improvement projects. Execute housekeeping and ensure 5S is sustained

Understand equipment controls, monitor recipes and good run settings to ensure process is in control, and interact with equipment as necessary. Perform autonomous maintenance type PMs

Coordinate work for team based on planned and unplanned downtime, production schedules, and cycle times. Back-up for all positions in their area. Communicate status of equipment and key KPIs to supervision and to next shift

Responsible for finished material quality for the area

Requirements:
Experience in large or small scale manufacturing in a production process role

Demonstrated proficiency in web handling processes within the Cell Foil Coating Team

Experience with operating and troubleshooting automated/semi-automated manufacturing equipment, basic mechanical troubleshooting preferred

Demonstrate ability to analyze problems and error conditions, identify root causes, and implement viable long-term solutions, Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma principles is preferred, but not required

Comfortable with frequent change of direction, dynamic work environment and passion to perform time-sensitive analysis under pressure

Demonstrated ability to be a self-driven contributor with limited supervision

Must have command of the English language, both written and verbal

Essential Physical Demands:Medically cleared to pass fit test to wear a N95 or a PAPR
Will be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to safety glasses, safety shoes, bump caps
Meet standards for physical demands: Frequently and repetitively lift, push and carry up to 35 lbs. Frequently and repetitively bend, lift and reach. Climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding or other high structures
Potential exposure to confined spaces, hazardous materials, and working at heights

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