What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Production Associate, General Assembly Cybertruck position at Tesla Motors, Inc.?
| Job Category | Manufacturing |
|---|---|
| Location | AUSTIN, Texas |
| Req. ID | 205378 |
| Job Type | Full-time |
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The Role:
The Lead Production Associate is a member of the Manufacturing Production Team.
You must have a broad background with the ability to work with engineering, production associates, quality, and suppliers across a wide variety of issues/corrective actions identified in production and field performance. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are an absolute requirement to establish effective working relationships within Tesla and outside.
The successful candidate for this position takes pride in their hands-on work and has strong analytical abilities, organization skills, and attention to detail. They appreciate an environment where superior work is encouraged, noticed, and rewarded.
*Experience or knowledge of world class production systems
*Thorough knowledge of and experience with a variety of manufacturing processes
*Experience in new product development and launch activities
*Strong analytic problem-solving skills
*Able to work well under pressure while managing competing demands and tight deadlines
*Work efficiently and productively in independent and team settings
*Communicate clearly using excellent written and verbal skills
*Strong organization skills with meticulous attention to detail
Work Environment / Essential Physical Demands
- Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours a day including but not limited to:
- Frequently and repetitively, lift, push and carry up to 35 lbs.
- The ability to carry 20 lbs. up and down stairs.
- Frequently and repetitively, bend, lift and reach to install vehicle parts of varying size and weight overhead, accurately and in allotted timeframes.
- Ability to stand and walk for up to 12 hours/day, including over varied and uneven terrain.
- 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.
- Demonstrated ability to handle and manipulate tooling and mechanically fasten bolts within required cycle time, quickly and accurately during new hire training and maintaining ability throughout employment.
- Exposures to hazardous materials used in the painting process and ability to follow waste handling/disposal procedures.
- Wearing Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to: safety glasses, safety shoes, bump caps, hearing protection, full-face respirators, gloves, and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines.
- Open to schedule flexibility that will allow for a variety of shifts, including days, nights, overnight, and/or weekends as needed as well as potential overtime.
- Ability to work in a team-oriented production or manufacturing environment, including exhibiting strong interpersonal and communication skills with your teammates.
- Ability and willingness to maintain a safe and collaborative work environment.
- Ability to work quickly while maintaining a high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail.
- Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours a day including but not limited to:
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
- Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- LGBTQ care concierge services
- 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
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
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