Job Description

We are looking for a highly motivated Automotive Painter to work on the most progressive products in the world. This position will be supporting the Tesla’s Paint shop located in Fremont, CA. If you are interested in working in one of the world’s finest Paint Shops, we are interested in hearing from you.

What You'll Do

• Mix and spray paint and primer per work instruction
• Priming, sanding, masking and buffing body parts and bodies of the vehicles in accordance with Tesla’s quality specifications and time standards
• Operate and use all equipment properly and safely
• Maintain spray equipment pressure pots, spray guns, booth and paint storage area
• Escalate functional and process failures to the appropriate support groups and leaders
• Support Paint shop necessary preventive maintenance in paint shop such as cleaning Paint booth and Paint ovens during shutdowns
• Flexible on supporting Production groups on any needs such as tagging breaks only when necessary

What You'll Bring

• 1+ years of experience working in a high volume automotive paint shop
• An understanding of common defects, what causes paint failures and how to correct them
• Experienced in surface preparation and paint finishing (color sanding and finish polishing)
• Experienced in cleaning panels in preparation for painting and priming
• Use of assembly equipment and tooling (power tools, automated equipment)
• Proficient in Microsoft applications such as Excel, Word and Powerpoint
• Must have command of English language, both written and verbal

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/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
• Frequently and repetitively, bend, lift and reach to install parts
• 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
• Wearing Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to: safety glasses, safety shoes, clean coveralls in cleanroom and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines

Compensation and Benefits

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)
• 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

Expected Compensation: $28.75 - $37.41/hour + cash and stock awards + benefits
Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

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