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Equipment Maintenance Technician, North Paint

Tesla Motors, Inc.
32.00 - 42.53 USD
401(k)
United States, California, Fremont
Feb 26, 2026
What to Expect As a Tesla Maintenance Technician, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the operational availability of a wide array of manufacturing equipment.You will apply your technical skills to install, maintain and repair mechanical and electrical systems, factory automation and robotics. You will work with the highest caliber process and equipment engineering teams to improve equipment reliability and minimize or eliminate downtime.Tesla's Equipment Maintenance is also the first-responding problem solvers who manage machine breakdown recoveries to keep production running. This is a physically demanding job working in tight spaces, requiring walking and standing all day, as well as, bending, squatting, kneeling, climbing ladders and lying on the ground intermittently throughout the day. In addition, the technician may wear a fall protection harness while working from heights or from a suspended position. Maintenance Technicians will lift up to 50 lbs. and utilize other hand tools and power tools as needed. What You'll Do Perform Preventative Maintenance on all industrial production and mechatronics equipment Perform repairs on production-down equipment Operate and repair every cell on a Line, while performing Corrective Maintenance (repairs) on more than one of these types of equipment Electrical systems ranging from 24 VDC to 480 VAC 3 phase Mechanical systems Conveyor Systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, PLC, networks and robotics Order parts, supplies, and equipment from catalogs and suppliers, or obtain them from storerooms What You'll Bring Three (3) or more years of experience working in a maintenance capacity on production manufacturing equipment and/or have equivalent training or relevant education Ability to read and interpret basic assembly instructions Good mechanical and electrical knowledge (understand typical mechanisms and wiring associated with equipment) Math skills (able to read and use measuring equipment) Basic skill with volt meter to check AC/DC voltage, read continuity checks and expected known voltages Basic knowledge of pneumatic system operations Ability to work off-shifts, as needed Must have command of the English language, both written and verbal 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 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 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, clean coveralls in cleanroom and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines Compensation and Benefits Benefits As a part-time Tesla employee, you will be eligible for: 401(k) with employer match Employee Assistance Program Sick and Vacation time Tesla Babies program Back-up childcare and parenting support resources Pet Insurance Expected Compensation $32.00 - $42.53/hour + 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.