Equipment Maintenance Technician, Torque Systems

The CTM team is responsible for calibrating, repairing and maintaining a wide variety of torque tools to maintain tool availability and ensure equipment meets production and quality demands. The team also collaborates with cross-functional groups to support compliance with government-regulated quality audits. In addition, the CTM team plays a key role in troubleshooting high-level and critical issues involving tightening systems such as those from Atlas Copco, Desoutter, Estic, Bosch, and Bollhoff, while supporting the commissioning of new high-volume production lines.

We are seeking a highly motivated individual who is eager to learn rapidly evolving technologies, possesses advanced knowledge of torque tool systems (Atlas Copco experience strongly preferred), and can remain composed in high-pressure situations. The ideal candidate will have strong general computer literacy and the ability to work professionally and effectively with various cross-functional teams.

- Calibrate, repair and maintain a wide variety of production torque tools and equipment
- Manage tools requiring external service by utilizing RMA programs for 3rd party calibrations and repairs
- Review calibration results and certificates to verify accuracy and compliance with quality standards
- Troubleshoot advanced tightening systems including torque controllers, torque tools, Ethernet connections, tool cables, and tool positioning systems
- Collaborate with Process and Equipment engineering and other cross-functional groups to identify the appropriate torque tool models and technologies for specific applications
- Maintain accurate inventory records and issue spare parts using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS)
- Follow all aspects of Maintenance Safety protocol (LOTO, 5-S, Arc Flash, etc.), to ensure that the maintenance team always operates safely, and leads by example

- 2+ years of experience maintaining industrial equipment and automation, or as an Automotive Technician, or technical military experience in lieu of degree, or equivalent experience
- Hands-on tightening-system experience, Atlas Copco preferred
- Working knowledge of calibration and quality audit requirements
- Technically proficient in Windows-based computer systems and general computer literacy (software installs, networking, file transfers)
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and electrical schematics
- Skilled in troubleshooting mechanical and electrical equipment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English

Essential Physical Requirements

- Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours a day
- Ability to stand and walk for up to 12 hours/day, including over varied and uneven terrain
- Frequently and repetitively, lift, push and carry up to 35 lbs., including the ability to carry 20 lbs. up and down stairs
- Frequently and repetitively, bend, lift and reach to install parts
- 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
- Wearing Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to safety glasses, safety shoes, bump caps, arm protection, and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines

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)