Equipment Technician, Model Y, Castings Tesla Motors, Inc. paid holidays, flex time, 401(k) United States, Texas, Austin Jul 31, 2026
What to Expect The Equipment Maintenance Technician is responsible for ensuring the operational efficiency of advanced manufacturing equipment. This role emphasizes technical leadership, maintenance, and repair of high-speed mechanical and electrical systems, factory automation, and robotics. The technician manages equipment breakdowns, provides guidance to team members, and supports shift supervisors in maintaining peak production performance. What You'll Do
Assign and oversee maintenance tasks, ensuring timely completion and adherence to key performance indicators
Conduct performance audits on 5S practices, workmanship quality, job site cleanliness, and time management while providing actionable feedback
Implement and maintain escalation protocols for urgent equipment issues to minimize downtime
Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on complex industrial and mechanical systems, including major repairs, rebuilds, and installations
Collaborate with process and equipment engineering teams to enhance equipment reliability and optimize maintenance procedures
Manage and optimize inventory of parts and supplies, including procurement, sourcing, and stock control What You'll Bring
Proven proficiency in mechanical and pneumatic systems
Minimum 3 years of hands-on maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment, or equivalent technical training
Advanced problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to diagnose root causes and implement effective long-term solutions
Ability to read, interpret, and apply detailed mechanical and electrical schematics while performing precise measurements and adjustments
Strong commitment to safety, maintenance protocols, and quality standards
Physically capable of performing demanding tasks in confined or challenging environments 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 a 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 Stoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist and crawl for extended periods of time, including up to 12 hours a 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
Potential exposure to confined spaces, elevated heat and hazardous materials
Wearing Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to: safety glasses, safety shoes,bump caps, arm protection, hearing protection, and adhering to prescribed safety rules andguidelines Compensation and Benefits
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