Job Description
What to Expect Tesla's Bay Area Prototype Shop is currently seeking a dedicated and skilled Lead Maintenance Technician to join the team and contribute to Tesla's mission. The Prototype Team provides engineers and technicians across the organization with complex and critical machined and fabricated components and assemblies to meet the most aggressive program objectives. Through close collaboration with a world-class team of fellow machinists, fabricators, technicians, engineers, and leadership, we enhance the design of systems and products from concept through production by bringing intangible ideas to the physical world. We contribute to a range of projects from concept and pre-production vehicles, energy systems, artificial intelligence, robotics, and other future-facing initiatives. As Lead Maintenance Technician on our team, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the operational availability and optimization of a wide array of manufacturing equipment and infrastructure.You will apply your technical skills and knowledge to manage installations, maintain and repair our world-class machines to meet critical program development goals. You will be the first responder and problem solver who manages equipment vitality to maximize our impact on Tesla's mission. What You'll Do Efficiently perform repairs and preventative maintenance on all fabrication equipment and CNC machines Work with vendors directly to identify and source replacement parts and consumables Manage work with OEM technicians and contractors to supplement internal capacity and capabilities Observe, test, and diagnose, and fix electrical, mechanical, and PLC issues Operate shop equipment including but not limited to: mill, lathe, drill press, grinder, welding and other metalworking tools, and various hand tools to make and repair parts Develop, document, and implement routine maintenance process