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Tesla
Process Technician, Production Control
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What they do
A Manufacturing or Production Technician works with manufacturing equipment and machinery. Performs set up and tests, monitors, adjusts and repairs machines used to produce products or other machines. Inspects equipment, troubleshoots problems with machines or designs.
$65,277 / year median in New York
+9% projected growth
Job Description
What to Expect Production Control (PC) Process Technicians keep material flowing by executing established warehouse, lineside, and system processes. You will collect operational data, review existing dashboards, implement layouts and labeling, run assigned project work, and close daily gaps that keep production supplied — including lineside escalations, individual configuration changes, part cutovers, inbound/outbound support, and PC request handling. This is a hands-on factory role based in Buffalo, NY supporting all of the site's active production lines. You will work from defined processes and partner with Process Engineering Technicians when work requires new process design, mass configuration, system-setting changes, or ownership of a new line. What You'll Do Collect and maintain Production Control data so inventory, delivery, and process metrics stay accurate Review existing dashboards daily; flag misses, trends, and follow-up actions Implement warehouse and lineside layouts, including location setup and labeling Execute assigned projects against defined timelines, communicating status internally and to partner teams Own daily material escalations, including lineside shortages, delivery misses, and warehouse exceptions Coordinate outbound material movement and support inbound accuracy and Supplier Operation Support (SOS) activity Support PC Discrepancy Report activities through performing basic Root Cause Analysis and creating relevant inventory audits for the operations team. Handle external department ticket requests such as MRB movements or part cutover activities What You'll Bring Basic understanding of warehousing, conveyance, and inventory compliance processes Comfort working lineside and in the warehouse to resolve daily material issues A proactive approach to problem solving in a fast, sometimes ambiguous environment Time and workload management: can accomplish assigned work with minimal supervisior Ability to lift 30 lbs. whenever project or floor work demands it Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel (dashboard review and data collection; SQL not required) Degree preferred, or equivalent factory / material-handling experience Able to read, speak, and understand English, both written and verbal Benefits Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire: Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) 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 Basic Life, AD&D 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 Expected Compensation Process Technician I
- $25.88
- $28.80/hour Process Technician II
- $30.46
- $33.67/hour Process Technician III
- $33.09
- $38.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Other Retirement and Savings
- Employee Stock Options (ESOs)