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About this role
The successful candidate will have experience in many facets of fabrication, installs and troubleshooting of mechanical and electrical systems for factory automation. Technical leadership experience in supporting a production line, as well as new model and/or new equipment introductions is desired. The candidate needs to be well-versed in various craft skills such as, welding, equipment repair and fabrication, machine tool operation (mill, lathe), project management as it pertains to new equipment introduction and supporting engineering with equipment breakdowns.
Responsibilities
Lead and assist with the installation, maintenance and repair of factory automation including robotics, electrical control systems and mechanical systems Assist in troubleshooting of electrical/mechanical systems in plant manufacturing equipment Improvise quick fixes to problems with processes or on equipment addressed by engineering team Work with engineers and fellow technicians to resolve technical problems Develop skills to design and implement equipment improvement projects Enforces safety rules in machine shop as well as manage access to machine tools and train personnel on operation of tools Possess the desire and ability to learn, as well as demonstrate personal responsibility
Requirements
Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical systems and components is highly desired Experience with welding, sheet metal fabrication, and basic use of manual mill and lathe Minimum 3 years of experience in assembly, metal fabrication, and repair of electro-mechanical components and systems Ability to read and understand manufacturing instructions, electrical diagrams, and mechanical drawings Proficient with computer tools, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and work management programs Understand how to use Autocad and or Solidworks to view and manipulate build drawings and files Must have the command of the English language, both written and verbal Essential Physical 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 Potential exposure to confined spaces, elevated heat and hazardous materials Wearing Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to: safety glasses, safety shoes, bump caps, arm protection, hearing protection and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines
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Job Details
- Company
- Tesla
- Salary
- $29 - $43/hr
- Posted
- August 26, 2026
- Source freshness
- Seen on employer source 7w ago
About Tesla
Electric vehicle, energy, robotics, and AI company developing Full Self-Driving, Robotaxi, and Optimus humanoid robots.
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