Mechanical Construction Technician

Description

As a Tesla Mechanical Construction Technician, you will play a crucial role in supporting new construction, building improvements, and self-performed mechanical work at the Sparks Factory and surrounding facilities. You will be responsible for safety and general mechanical support duties, including completion and documenting safety workplace examinations. This is a physically demanding job working within production areas inside and outside, requiring walking and standing all day, as well as bending, squatting, kneeling, climbing ladders, and lying on the ground intermittently throughout the day. Occasionally work in wet environments inside or outside of the building. In addition, you will at times wear a fall protection harness while working from heights or from a suspended position. Work weeks can extend to six-day work weeks with minimal notice due to demand, shutdowns, line failures, or emergencies. This includes working holidays, so flexible schedule availability is required.

Responsibilities

• Support the Mechanical team on construction and facility improvement projects, assisting with pipe and support installs, ductwork, mechanical insulation, plumbing, welding support, fire protection and sprinkler systems, and HVAC
• Handle daily activities such as loading and unloading materials, operating various tools, mobile equipment, and machinery, and distributing items to work locations
• Gain familiarity with materials including pipe, fittings, Unistrut, insulation, sheet metal, and related components, and consult manuals and installation instructions as needed
• Perform tasks outside core competency, learn new skills as needed, complete tasks promptly, and provide feedback to supervisors and stakeholders
• Assist with layout and measuring, align and secure supports and fixtures, establish safe work procedures, and dispose of waste material
• Exchange technical information with colleagues, support installation procedures, and recommend improvements for efficiency and quality
• Support production procedures, assist with component installation or equipment setup, and adapt to evolving project needs on the mechanical team

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience working in a construction or facilities capacity on tenant improvement, remodel construction, new construction, or facility services and maintenance (mechanical exposure preferred)
• Verbal and written communication skills, able to understand directions, read work orders with location and project descriptions, and request more information from Supervisors
• Strong attention to detail and quality of finished work
• Ability to complete job scopes outside of normal core competencies as required
• Strong working knowledge of job site safety with the ability to thoroughly evaluate job hazards and complete pre-work task planning
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with all levels of management, a high degree of initiative, and the ability to work alone and effectively with others
• Ability to interpret basic mechanical or architectural drawings, details, and specifications a plus

Compensation and Benefits

Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible 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 (90 day waiting period)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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
• Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)