Tesla · 1 month ago
Collision Technician, Tactical Response Team
Lincolnshire, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expTesla is looking for an experienced Collision Technician to join their Collision Tactical Response Team. This role involves following proper repair procedures, using frame equipment, and performing various welding operations while traveling to support collision centers and factory operations.
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Responsibilities
Responsible for following proper repair procedures and performs all procedures according to factory specifications
Use frame equipment for measuring and installing structural components and repair exterior cosmetic panels with metal finishing and body filler
Glue, rivet, and weld structural components
Remove and replace all parts associated with collision repair including body, mechanical, electrical, and trim components
Perform steel and aluminum welding operations: MIG / MAG / STRSW / Dent Puller
Adhere to all regulatory compliance guidelines for hazardous waste disposal while maintaining clean, orderly and organized work area
Comply with safety rules, guidelines and standards
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience as a Collision Repair Technician
Role is up to 75% travel, with the ability to support up to 3 consecutive weeks when deployed. Ability to travel with your own tools
Capable of seamlessly integrating with multiple different teams on wide variety of different technical repairs and processes
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, including the public
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and to work independently in limited supervision environments
Willingness to work overtime if required
Responsible for following proper repair procedures and performs all procedures according to factory specifications
Use frame equipment for measuring and installing structural components and repair exterior cosmetic panels with metal finishing and body filler
Glue, rivet, and weld structural components
Remove and replace all parts associated with collision repair including body, mechanical, electrical, and trim components
Perform steel and aluminum welding operations: MIG / MAG / STRSW / Dent Puller
Adhere to all regulatory compliance guidelines for hazardous waste disposal while maintaining clean, orderly and organized work area
Comply with safety rules, guidelines and standards
Preferred
Vocational Certificate in Collision Repair and Tesla experience, preferred
Benefits
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
Company
Tesla
Tesla is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that provides electric cars, solar, and renewable energy solutions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$20.12BKey Investors
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2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
2023-09-13Grant· $159.6M
2023-08-15Grant· $0.23M
Leadership Team
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Chief Financial Officer
Tom Zhu
SVP of Automotive
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