Facilities Spares Technician, Megafactory

What You'll Do

• Manage and organize spare parts inventory for plant equipment, including receiving, cataloging, tracking, and conducting audits to identify shortages, surpluses, or obsolete items for quick accessibility by maintenance teams
• Handle procurement and sourcing by ordering parts from suppliers, verifying quality upon receipt, finding cost-effective solutions, and ensuring compliance with budgets and plant policies
• Provide direct support to Facilities teams by supplying parts for repairs, installations, preventive maintenance, and equipment upgrades, while forecasting needs based on usage patterns and failure rates
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineers, maintenance technicians, and supply chain specialists, to troubleshoot issues, optimize stock levels, and prevent delays in plant operations
• Maintain accurate documentation and reporting in Flux, including logs of parts usage, warranties, service histories, and generating reports on inventory trends, turnover, and cost analyses to inform operational decisions
• Ensure quality control by inspecting incoming spares for defects, implementing storage best practices (proper shelving, labeling, and environmental controls), and adhering to safety regulations for handling materials in a plant environment
• Drive continuous improvements by identifying opportunities to optimize processes, reduce waste through lean techniques, recycle obsolete parts, and adopt new technologies for enhanced plant sustainability

What You'll Bring

• Proven experience in inventory management, parts control, or a similar technical role in a facilities or industrial setting, with strong organizational, multitasking, and problem-solving skills
• Technical aptitude, including basic mechanical or electrical knowledge of plant equipment and systems, proficiency in inventory software, and Microsoft Office tools (especially Excel)
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for coordinating with teams, suppliers, and cross-functional groups in a fast-paced plant environment
• Forklift operation experience, or familiarity with manufacturing plant systems
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand for extended periods, perform repetitive tasks, and operate equipment like forklifts in a plant or warehouse setting
• Must handle varying temperatures, industrial noise, and adhere to safety protocols

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical plans with $0 payroll deduction
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both with a $0 paycheck contribution
• HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
• 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
• 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