Quality Technician, Pilot

What To Expect We are seeking an energetic, highly motivated, team-oriented Quality Technician be responsible for evaluating parts produced on various lines (electro-mechanical components and subassemblies, body in white, welding, powder coat, general/final assembly), and end of line testing in a high-speed environment. Technicians will flag production parts found to be suspect or nonconforming, remove from line and support engineering with containment activities through clean point to ensure Tesla standards are being met. Technicians must be prepared to escalate concerns to the appropriate party and always promote a culture of quality. The purpose of the Quality Technician is to minimize the number of defective parts that are sent to downstream departments and assist multiple teams in maintaining and improving overall part quality, yielding beneficial results and higher efficiency for Tesla. What You'll Do Guide production teams to properly disposition parts as good for use, need repair, or scrap, with ability to lift and walk with objects up to 30 pounds in weightDocument & communicate any identified defects. Escalate concerns that are not being properly resolved in your immediate work areaComprehend current production quality standards and determine if ongoing production meets those standardsCommunicate emerging and trending quality issues to prevent negative impact to the factoryConstruct and maintain strong relationships with members of all nearby teamsProvide day to day production support on quality concerns and develop and implement short/long term countermeasure to quality problems while maintaining operation efficiencyAlign with Quality engineering team to support incoming and in-process quality activities What You'll Bring Ability to identify and differentiate between several defect types and determine severity and required responseAbility to perform detailed daily record keeping and reporting of quality issues that will be referenced by technicians, engineers, and managementAbility to communicate new defect information to team leadership and counterpartsAbility to build solid relationships with several teams in multiple departmentsAbility to be personable and effective with command of the English language both verbal and written communicationAbility to apply critical thinking skillset to engage and troubleshoot new quality issuesExperience with basic measurement and inspection tools is a plus. Calipers, Torque Wrenches, Gauges, Measuring Tape, etc. Physical Requirements Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours a dayAbility to stand and walk for up to 12 hours/day, including over varied and uneven terrainFrequently and repetitively, lift, push and carry up to 35 lbs., including the ability to carry 20 lbs. up and down stairsFrequently and repetitively, bend, lift and reach to install partsStoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist and crawl for extended periods of time, including up to 12 hours/dayClimb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding or other high structuresAbility to find issues in a work process and receive safety signals using sight, touch, and hearingWearing Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to: safety glasses, safety shoes, bump caps, arm protection, and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines Expected Compensation $25.88 - $38.46/hour + cash and stock awards + benefits Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. , Tesla