Tesla Hiring for Production Associate at Buffalo, NY Full Time

Tesla is seeking to hire Production Associates for our production facility in Buffalo! Starting rate is $19hr!

The Production Associate will report to the Production Supervisor and will be responsible for performing assembly operations. The ideal candidate has a proven record of success in fast-paced environments. They must be able to work with various groups in assembly, including engineering, quality, and suppliers, across a wide variety of issues/ corrective actions identified in production and field performance.

The successful candidate for this position takes pride in their hands-on and analytical abilities, organization skills, and attention to detail. They appreciate an environment where superior work is encouraged, noticed, and rewarded.

Candidates must be able to work extended periods on their feet, demonstrate multitasking skills, follow written and verbal instructions, and adhere to all safety requirements. This is precision, demanding work that requires constant focus, attention to detail, and adherence to procedures. These full-time, compressed workweek schedules require excellent attendance and punctuality. All shifts require working either Saturday or Sunday and some holidays.

These positions will work a compressed work week. The compressed work week shifts and hours are as follows:

• B shift – Every other Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, 7:00 AM – 7:00 AM

Employee Benefits:

• As a full-time Tesla employee, you will receive full benefits from day 1 for you and your dependents.
• Medical, vision, and dental plan options with a $0 paycheck contribution
• Company-paid Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability
• 401(k) with match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and other financial benefits
• Employee Assistance Program, Paid Time Off, and Paid Holidays
• Back-up childcare and employee discount

What You’ll Do:

• Perform complex assembly work
• Tasks require the use of state-of-the-art manufacturing tools, precision measuring equipment, and machinery
• Ability to troubleshoot
• Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions for specialized equipment
• Collaborates closely with technicians and engineer
• Identify discrepant materials/components both in writing and verbally to the supervisor
• Complete tasks as directed by manufacturing schedules and within standard times
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area
• Must demonstrate an ability to perform standardized work processes and defined work instructions.
• Use of complex tooling that requires specialized training
• Evaluates the assembly processes and equipment to look for continuous improvement opportunities
• Possess a “get it done” attitude and an urgency to resolve problems/tasks
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

What You’ll Bring

• Tesla Mission Driven
• Computer skills are strongly preferred (use of Word, Excel & Outlook programs)
• Must have a strong command of the English language, both written and verbal
• Must be reliable, have good initiative, be committed, and be quality focused
• Ability to lift 30 daily
• Ability to work with a team and in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to read and understand manufacturing instructions
• Ability to perform repetitious duties, including walking long distances and standing for long periods
• Must have the ability to work quickly while maintaining a high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• 3×12
• 4×12
• Day shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Work Location: One location