Fabrication Technician, Body in White, Data Center Manufacturing

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.

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

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

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