Automation Maintenance Technician, North Paint

Automation Maintenance Technician, North Paint

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What to Expect
As a Tesla Automation Maintenance Technician, you will ensure operational availability of a wide array of manufacturing equipment. Apply technical skills to install, maintain, and repair mechanical and electrical systems, factory automation, and robotics. Work with process and equipment engineering teams to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime. You will be a first‑responding problem solver managing machine breakdown recoveries to keep production running.

The position is physically demanding: work in tight spaces, walk and stand throughout the day, bend, squat, kneel, climb ladders, and work at heights using fall protection harnesses. Max load lift up to 50 lbs. and use hand and power tools.

• Perform preventative maintenance on industrial production and mechatronics equipment
• Conduct repairs on production‑down equipment across all line cells
• Execute corrective maintenance on electrical systems (24 VDC to 480 VAC 3‑phase) and mechanical systems
• Maintain and repair conveyor systems, hydraulics, and pneumatics
• Troubleshoot and fix PLCs, networks, and robotics
• Order parts, supplies, and equipment from catalogs, suppliers, or storerooms
• Log all performed work and complete additional tasks as directed by management

• Minimum 5 years of maintenance experience on production manufacturing equipment or equivalent training/education
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills for maintenance procedures, shift pass‑downs, and documentation
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical assembly drawings, measure tolerances, and troubleshoot using schematic diagrams
• Advanced computer skills for job‑specific applications and coaching others, with strong electrical knowledge (AC/DC voltage, diagnostics, hazards)
• Skilled in pneumatics (solenoid valves, actuators, controls) and basic hydraulic system operations, with schematic reading proficiency
• Ability to work off‑shifts and preferably experienced in metal working, iron working, welding, fabrication, or blueprint reading
• Must be fluent in English, both written and verbal

• Perform physically demanding work for up to 12 hours a day, including standing and walking on varied terrain
• Lifting, pushing, and carrying up to 35 lbs., including moving 20 lbs. up and down stairs
• Bending, lifting, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, twisting, and crawling for extended periods
• Climbing and maintaining balance on ladders, scaffolding, or other high structures
• Use of personal protective equipment (safety glasses, shoes, coveralls, etc.) and compliance with safety rules and guidelines

Along with competitive pay, as a full‑time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans (2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction)
• Family‑building, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans (no payroll contribution)
• Company‑paid HSA contribution when enrolled in a high‑deductible Aetna plan
• Healthcare FSA and dependent care FSA
• 401(k) with employer match and employee stock purchase plan
• Basic life, AD&D, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Sick and vacation time (flex time for salaried positions) and paid holidays
• Back‑up childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, pet insurance
• Weight loss and tobacco cessation programs
• Tesla Babies program
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program

$32.00 – $60.70 per hour plus cash and stock awards and benefits. Pay offered may vary depending on market location, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package may include additional elements based on the position offered.