Production Associate, Components

Production Associate, Components – Tesla

As a Production Associate, you will participate in the assembly and production of Tesla’s vehicles and energy products. If you have a strong work ethic, are reliable, and value teamwork in a safety focused environment, we want to hear from you.

Shift schedule:

• A/C:
  Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and every other Wednesday; 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM or 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM
• B/D:
  Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and every other Wednesday; 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM or 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM

• Complete standard work processes and follow work instructions, procedures, and rotate as required
• Demonstrate flexibility as needed by the business
• Operate complex manufacturing equipment under supervision
• Escalate technical and process issues to the appropriate support groups and leaders
• Perform a wide array of essential functions across several production and manufacturing lines as business needs require
• Follow safety guidelines and procedures and demonstrate a high level of professionalism
• Maintain exemplary attendance and punctuality to scheduled shifts

• Demonstrated ability to learn new skills and adapt to new work environments
• Ability to learn new technology
• Command of the English language, both written and verbal
• Open to schedule flexibility that allows 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 and exhibit strong interpersonal and communication skills with teammates
• Willingness to maintain a safe and collaborative work environment
• Ability to work quickly while maintaining a high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail

• Perform physically demanding work for extended periods up to 12 hours per day
• Frequently lift, push and carry up to 50 lbs, climb a 10" step and back down
• Carry 20 lbs up and down stairs
• Frequently bend, lift and reach to install vehicle parts of varying size and weight overhead, accurately and within allotted time frames
• Stand and walk up to 12 hours per day on varied and uneven terrain
• Stoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist and crawl for extended periods up to 12 hours per day
• Climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding or other high structures
• Find issues in work processes and respond to safety signals via sight, touch, and hearing
• Handle and manipulate tooling and mechanically fasten bolts within required cycle time during new hire training and maintain ability throughout employment
• Exposed to hazardous materials used in the painting process and follow waste handling/disposal procedures
• Wear personal protective equipment including safety glasses, safety shoes, bump caps, hearing protection, full‑face respirators, gloves and adhere to prescribed safety rules and guidelines

• Carson City:
  Western Nevada College
• Dayton: 5 Pine Cone Rd
• Fallon:
  Big 5 Sporting Goods parking lot
• Fernley:
  Walmart parking lot
• Lemmon Valley:
  Corner of Limber Pine and Lemmon Drive parking lot
• Reno:
  Whitney Peak Hotel, Lawlor Event Center, Whitaker Park, UNR, Reno Town Mall
• South Reno:
  Summit Mall
• Sparks:
  Centennial Plaza and Pioneer Meadows Marketplace
• Other Locations:
  Yerington and Silver Springs

• 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 with $0 paycheck contribution options
• Company‑paid HSA contribution when enrolled in the high deductible Aetna 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
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick & Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions) and paid holidays
• Back‑up childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits including 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

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