Production Associate

Company: Tesla
Location: Buffalo
Posted on: November 22, 2021

Job Description:

Tesla is seeking to hire Production Associates for our production facility, Gigafactory New York located in Buffalo, NYThe Production Associate will report to the Production Supervisor and will be responsible for performing assembly operations. Excellent attendance is crucial for the team to achieve success. The ideal candidate has a proven record of success in fast paced environments. He/she must have the ability to work with various teams 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 his/her hands-on and analytical abilities, organization skills and attention to detail. He/she appreciates an environment where superior work is encouraged, noticed and rewarded.Responsibilities* Perform complex assembly work.* Tasks require the use of state of 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 engineers.* Identify discrepant materials/components both in writing and verbally to 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 process 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.Requirements* Tesla Mission Driven.* Computer skills are strongly preferred (use of Word, Excel & Outlook programs).* High School diploma or equivalent, or evidence of exceptional ability.* Must have 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 on a daily basis.* 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 of time.* Must have the ability to work quickly while maintaining a high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail.All duties require the wearing of a supplied uniform, hair net, safety glasses, surgical gloves, and protective shoes. Some areas will require additional PPE. The environment does not allow the use of makeup, lotions, hairspray, hair gel, perfume or cologne. Use of cell phones on the factory floor is prohibited. 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. Excellent attendance and punctuality are an absolute requirement in these full-time, compressed work week schedules. 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:.* A shift - Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and every other Wednesday 7:00AM-7:00PM* C shift - Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and every other Wednesday 7:00AM-7:00PM* B shift - Every other Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 7:00AM-7:00PM* D shift - Every other Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 7:00AM-7:00PMTesla offers competitive compensation, a full benefit package including health, vision & dental insurance, and attractive paid time off & holiday pay.

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