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Tesla
Remanufacturing Technician
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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.
$61,198 / year median in Texas
+12% projected growth
Job Description
What to Expect The ideal candidate has strong hands-on skills, an eye for detail, and experience in manufacturing or repair environments. You will execute remanufacturing processes on the production line—teardown, rebuild, assembly, test, and pack-out—while owning quality and safety at your station. You bring a positive, can-do attitude, pride in craftsmanship, and the drive to learn quickly, hit takt, and step up when needed in a fast-paced environment where people carry real responsibility. What You'll Do Execute station work for receive, teardown, rebuild, assembly, test, and pack-out per work instructions and travelers Meet takt and output targets while maintaining first-time quality and safety standards Perform in-station checks and self-inspection; stop the line and escalate defects or process issues immediately Handle cores, WIP, and finished goods with full traceability (scan, label, and system transactions as required) Use hand tools, power/air tools, fixtures, and test equipment safely and correctly; keep the workstation organized (5S), maintain tools and consumables, and complete shift handoff notes Support nonconforming material containment at the station and assist rework or NCM paths when assigned Follow ESD, high-voltage, refrigerant, and other process-specific safety procedures where certified What You'll Bring Hands-on experience in manufacturing, assembly, repair, remanufacturing, or a similar production environment Comfort with hand tools, power/air tools, and following detailed work instructions; strong attention to detail and ability to catch defects before they move downstream Basic mechanical aptitude; electrical fundamentals a plus (connectors, torque, continuity, test interfaces) Willingness to learn multiple stations and work to a defined takt in a fast-paced line environment; reliable documentation habits and comfort with scanners, tablets, or shop-floor systems Clear communication with teammates and supervisors; constructive escalation of problems; self-directed, dependable, and effective in a team-based production setting Ability to stand for extended periods, lift per site guidelines, follow PPE and safety rules