Manufacturing / Production Associate

Production Associate, LFP Cell Manufacturing

Job Category : Manufacturing

Location : Sparks, Nevada

Req. ID : 245483

Job Type : Full-time

What to Expect

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.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.

What You'll Do

Complete standard work process 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

Production Associates must be able to perform a wide array of essential functions across several production and manufacturing lines and work areas, as business needs require

Follow safety guidelines and procedures and demonstrate a high level of professionalism

Maintain exemplary attendance and punctuality to scheduled shifts

What You'll Bring

Demonstrated ability to learn new skills and adapt to new work environments

Ability to learn new technology

Must have command of the English language, both written and verbal

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

Essential Physical Demands :

Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours / day

Frequently and repetitively, lift, push and carry up to 50 lbs. and climb a 10" step and back down

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

Complimentary Shuttle Service : Locations subject to change

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

Tesla is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any factor, including veteran status and disability status, protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

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