Equipment Maintenance Technician, Battery Module,… at Tesla · Sparks

Responsibilities

• Day to day coverage of production line equipment: respond to alarms, breakdowns, and Production requests quickly and efficiently to minimize downtime
• Diagnose equipment failures, find the root cause and communicate actions taken to the rest of the team
• Take initiative to improve PM documents and schedules, under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor and Leads
• Perform major equipment repairs and rebuilds, (some weekends and holidays required)
• Use manufacturing systems effectively (MES, Spares Inventory, Issue Tracking)
• Work with Process and Equipment engineering and other cross functional groups to resolve maintenance issues, improve equipment reliability, review procedures, and minimize equipment downtime
• Follow all aspects of Maintenance Safety protocol (LOTO, 5-S, Arc Flash, etc.), to ensure that the maintenance team operates safely at all times, always leading by example

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience maintaining industrial equipment and automation, or as an Automotive Technician, or technical military experience in lieu of degree, or equivalent experience
• Strong Allen Bradley PLC experience highly desired
• Fanuc and or Kuka robot experience is a plus
• Areas of specialization may include one or more of the following: electrical/electronics, mechanical/machining, or automation/PLC/robotics
• Skilled at troubleshooting automation, conveyance, and electromechanical systems
• Able to read and interpret basic mechanical drawings and electrical schematics
• Must have command of English Language, both written and verbal demands

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 50 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
• Wearing Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to: safety glasses, safety shoes, bump cap and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines

Compensation and benefits