Spares Technician, Cathode Materials

Description:
The Spares Technician plays a critical role in managing spare parts inventory to support the seamless operation and maintenance of plant equipment and machinery at Tesla. This position focuses on ensuring the availability of essential components to minimize downtime and enhance operational efficiency. Responsibilities include receiving, storing, issuing, and tracking spare parts while maintaining precise inventory records. The Spares Technician collaborates with maintenance, production, and procurement teams to optimize inventory processes and uphold safety standards in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities:
Receive, inspect, and verify incoming spare parts against purchase orders and ensure proper storage in designated locations
Issue spare parts to maintenance and production teams with accurate documentation and part identification
Conduct regular cycle counts and physical inventories to reconcile stock levels and report discrepancies or damaged items
Maintain accurate inventory records using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) or enterprise resource planning (ERP) tools
Assist in identifying reorder points and generating purchase requisitions for critical or low-stock spares
Ensure a clean, organized, and safe storage area while adhering to safety regulations and operating material handling equipment as needed
Collaborate with maintenance technicians, engineers, and procurement teams to support continuous improvement in spares management

Requirements:
Minimum of 2 years of experience in spare parts inventory, warehouse, or logistics roles within a manufacturing or industrial setting

Proficiency with CMMS or ERP systems such as SAP, Maximo, or Oracle for inventory management

Strong computer skills for documentation and record-keeping tasks

Familiarity with material handling equipment and safety protocols

Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple teams in a dynamic environment

Strong organizational skills with attention to detail in inventory tracking and reporting
Command of the English language both written and verbal

Essential Physical Demands:
Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs. regularly

Ability to stand, walk, bend, and stoop for extended periods

Comfortable working in a warehouse or industrial environment, which may include varying temperatures and noise levels

Operation of material handling equipment

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