Tab Forming Manufacturing Technician, LFP Battery Cell Manufacturing

What To Expect

Tesla’s LFP Electrode Production Team is seeking highly motivated individuals to tackle manufacturing of a challenging new process. You will work alongside Engineers, Maintenance, Quality, and Training to develop an advanced new process and be among the first individuals to work in a new cell manufacturing factory within Tesla. This fast‑paced team is ideal for those interested in developing multiple skills and having an immediate impact on the future of energy. You will be a problem solver and idea contributor, bringing a get‑it‑done attitude while developing new skills and growing your career. The role involves significant time training, troubleshooting, and driving performance.

What You’ll Do

• Monitor and troubleshoot notching equipment, including laser cutting and CCD vision systems, to maintain process dimensions within defined specifications.
• Identify and escalate abnormal material and equipment conditions on Tab Forming lines, coordinating with Process Technicians and Maintenance to disposition non‑conformances and restore normal operation with minimal downtime.
• Complete standard work processes and follow work instructions, procedures, and rotate as required.
• Escalate technical and process issues to the appropriate support groups and leaders.
• Follow safety guidelines and procedures and demonstrate a high level of professionalism.
• Maintain exemplary attendance and punctuality to scheduled shifts.

What You’ll Bring

• Manufacturing/industrial experience; 3‑5 years preferred.
• Experience operating notching lines, requiring highly skilled work in monitoring and adjusting equipment parameters that affect web tension, EPC reference positions, and cutting dimensions to address incoming material and process abnormalities while maintaining line output.
• Experience with operating and troubleshooting automated or semi‑automated manufacturing equipment; basic mechanical troubleshooting preferred.
• Ability to analyze problems and error conditions, identify root causes, and implement viable long‑term solutions.
• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma principles preferred, but not required.
• Command of the English language, both written and verbal, with ability to understand and record maintenance procedures and shift pass‑downs.
• Comfort with frequent change of direction, dynamic work environment, and passion to perform time‑sensitive analysis under pressure.
• Demonstrated ability to be a self‑driven contributor with limited supervision.

Essential Physical Demands

• Able to perform assembly work and receive safety signals using sight, touch, and hearing.
• Capable of physically demanding work for extended periods, up to 12 hours/day.
• Frequent and repetitive lifting, pushing, and carrying up to 50 lb.; climbing and descending a 10‑inch step; carrying 20 lb. up and down stairs.
• Ability to stand and walk for up to 12 hours/day, including over varied and uneven terrain.
• Required motions: stoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist, and crawl for extended periods, including up to 12 hours/day.
• Exposure to hazardous materials with adherence to waste handling/disposal procedures.
• Ability to find issues in a work process and receive safety signals using sight, touch, and hearing.
• Wearing Personal Protective Equipment for up to 12 hours per day, including safety glasses, safety shoes, bump caps, hearing protection, half‑face respirators, gloves, and following prescribed safety rules and guidelines.