Fabrication Technician, Body in White, Megafactory

The Fabrication Technician supports manufacturing operations by sustaining and optimizing welding, mechanical, and chemical processes to ensure product quality, efficiency, and safety. This role involves monitoring equipment, troubleshooting out-of-control processes, and resolving issues to minimize downtime.

Responsibilities

• Qualify new equipment and processes
• Manage non-conforming materials
• Drive continuous improvement through yield enhancement, scrap reduction, and Lean/5S initiatives
• Perform routine equipment repairs
• Support line configuration
• Collaborate with Engineering and Manufacturing teams to meet production goals while adhering to safety protocols

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree in Electronic, Metallurgy, Welding or some technical certificate
• Knowledge in Fanuc Robot, WTC Weld Controller, Lincoln power source – Power Wave (Desirable)
• Knowledge in Resistance Spot Welding (RSW), GMAW MIG/MAG, Destructive Test (DT), and Nondestructive Test (NDT) preferred
• Demonstrates adherence to EHS regulations and standards and leads by example
• Skilled in troubleshooting electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems with proven ability to draw accurate conclusions from test data, malfunctions, or deviations, and assist with corrections to the existing process
• Skilled with the use of a variety of hand and portable tools plus ability to read and interpret basic mechanical drawings and electrical schematic
• Proven ability to handle multiple priorities with minimal direction contributing to a positive, team-oriented work environment with strong organization and record-keeping skills with strong attention to detail

Physical Essential Demands

• Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours a day
• 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
• Find issues in a work process and receive safety signals using sight, touch, and hearing

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical plans
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• Company-paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
• 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