Supervisor, Production Line Maintenance, Megafactory

Supervisor, Production Line Maintenance — Megafactory, Tesla

Join Tesla as a Supervisor, Production Line Maintenance at our Megafactory.

Manage a team of Equipment Maintenance Technicians responsible for equipment availability and performance. Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on electro‑mechanical, robotic, and pneumatic manufacturing equipment, develop and maintain maintenance and calibration schedules, and support engineering and manufacturing activities such as 5S, Lean manufacturing, material handling improvements, production line configuration, and safety procedures.

• Establish systems to ensure preventative maintenance is 100% on‑time and effective for all manufacturing tools and equipment, including robots and other automated/ semi‑automated systems.
• Provide day‑to‑day coverage of production line equipment, responding rapidly to broken equipment to minimize downtime and maximize productivity.
• Investigate and implement countermeasures to prevent repetitive breakdowns.
• Assist with electrical and mechanical code compliance, safety, and lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Maintain and help develop up‑to‑date maintenance and calibration procedures and schedules.
• Develop new maintenance instructions for new equipment or equipment changes, and train Maintenance Teams.
• Manage small projects involving multiple departments and/or outside contractors.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Military experience, or equivalent.
• 5+ years of supervision and/or leadership experience.
• 5+ years of extensive experience troubleshooting industrial equipment maintenance—breakdowns and failures.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of maintenance technician management experience in a high‑volume manufacturing/industrial environment (military or equivalent).
• Skilled in troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, welding, robotic, and/or pneumatic systems.
• Experience with 3‑phase 480/208 VAC, single‑phase 208/120 VAC, and 24 VDC systems.
• Command of the English language, both written and verbal.

• Perform physically demanding work for extended periods, up to 12 hours per day.
• Stand, walk, and move equipment for up to 12 hours per day on uneven terrain.
• Frequently lift, push, carry up to 35 lbs., and move 20 lbs. up/down stairs.
• Bend, lift, reach to install parts, stoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist, and crawl for extended periods.
• Climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding, or other high structures.
• Use sight, touch, and hearing to identify issues in a work process.
• Wear personal protective equipment (safety glasses, safety shoes, bump caps, arm protection) and adhere to safety rules and guidelines.

• Medical, dental, and vision plans (options with $0 payroll deduction).
• Family‑building, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution with high‑deductible plans.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care.
• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and other financial benefits.
• Company‑paid basic life, AD&D, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance (90‑day waiting period).
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid sick and vacation time, flex time for salaried positions, accrued hours for hourly 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.

$86,400 – $129,600 annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits. Pay offered may vary depending on location, job knowledge, skills, and experience.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Renewable Energy, Semiconductor Manufacturing, and Utilities

Lathrop, CA