What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Inspector position at Tesla Motors, Inc.?
| Job Category | Manufacturing |
|---|---|
| Location | AUSTIN, Texas |
| Req. ID | 207549 |
| Job Type | Full-time |
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The Quality Inspector evaluates finished metal bodies on and off of a moving production line in a high-speed environment. Inspectors determine the disposition of active production parts to ensure Tesla standards are being met. Inspectors must be prepared to escalate concerns to the appropriate party and always promote a culture of quality. The purpose of the Quality Inspector is to minimize the amount of defective parts that are sent to downstream departments and assist multiple teams in maintaining and improving overall part quality, yielding beneficial results and higher efficiency for Tesla.
- Evaluate parts at the start, middle and end of production runs
- Guide production teams to properly disposition parts as good for use, needs repair, or scrap
- Document & communicate any identified defects
- Escalate concerns that are not being properly resolved in your immediate work area. Comprehend current production quality standards and determine if ongoing production meets those standards
- Communicate emerging and trending quality issues to prevent negative impact to the factory
- Construct and maintain strong relationships with members of all nearby teams
- Perform Ultrasonic tests on spot welds to validate production lines and confirm ongoing changes
- Ability to physically feel defects in sheet metal
- Ability to identify and differentiate between several defect types
- Ability to determine severity of a defect and the required response
- Ability to perform detailed daily record keeping and reporting of quality issues that will be referenced by technicians, engineers and management
- Ability to determine potential countermeasure solutions against failed inspections
- Ability to visually detect defects in a fast paced environment
- Ability to communicate new defect information to team leadership and counterparts
- Ability to help establish first line of defense for immediate containment activities
- Ability to build solid relationships with several teams in multiple departments
- Ability to be personable and effective in verbal and written communication
- Ability to apply critical thinking skillset to engage and troubleshoot new quality issues
- Ability to leverage general automotive surfacing knowledge
- Experience in an automotive production or manufacturing quality assurance environment
- Exemplary attendance and punctuality are crucial for the team to achieve success
- Demonstrated ability to learn new skills & adapt to new work environments
- Comfortable learning new technology
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
- Must have command of the English language, both written and verbal.
- Must be at least 18 years of age
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., including the ability to carry 20 lbs. up and down stairs
- Frequently and repetitively, bend, lift and reach to install vehicle parts
- Stoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist and crawl for extended periods of time
- 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
- Open to schedule flexibility that will allow for a variety of shifts, including days, nights, or weekends as needed
- Potential exposure to confined spaces and hazardous materials used in the painting process
- Wearing Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to: safety glasses, safety shoes, bump caps, and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines
- Passing the hands on forklift certification during new hire training and maintaining certification throughout employment is a requirement for this role
- Exemplary attandance and punctuality are crucial for the team to achieve success
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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