Maintenance Supervisor, Model Y, Paint
Tesla
Austin, Texas Posted October 27, 2026
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Job Description
Description:
Manage a small group of equipment maintenance technicians that are responsible for equipment availability, and performance. Perform preventative maintenance and repair on a variety of electro-mechanical, robotic, and pneumatic manufacturing equipment. Develop and maintain maintenance and calibration schedules for all tools, machinery and equipment used in the manufacturing facility. Perform supporting activities for engineering and manufacturing including 5S and Lean manufacturing activities, material handling improvements, production line configuration, and safety procedures. Manage workload with a positive attitude as a hands-on team player in a collaborative work environment.
This person must be able to build upon previous successes and take our Maintenance teams to the next level. Must be capable of collaborating with cross-functional teams and department leaders to address concerns and issues that affect part quality, production efficiency, work cell ergonomics, equipment maintenance, etcetera. This person will also have exceptional interpersonal, organizational, and management skills, demonstrating the ability to be an innovator and change agent.
Responsibilities:
Manage, mentor and lead a team of Maintenance Technicians focused on equipment reliability and performance
Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs to maximize uptime & efficiency
Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and robotic equipment issues
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement & operational excellence
Maintain accurate documentation, including work orders, procedures and maintenance schedules
Ensure compliance with safety regulations, environmental health and safety (EHS) protocols
Manage spare parts inventory and coordinate equipment repairs, upgrades and refurbishments
Requirements:
Degree in Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, or equivalent experience
3 plus years of leadership experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment
Strong multi-craft skillset in hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical systems & automation
Experience troubleshooting PLCs (Siemens or Allen Bradley) & robotic systems
Familiarity with CMMS for tracking maintenance activities & optimizing equipment reliability
Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage competing priorities & drive results
Strong verbal & written communication skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office
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
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