The Plasma Process Technician is tasked with understanding and improving processes to ensure manufacturing lines produce quality products safely and efficiently. This role will interact with many cross functional teams and will require flexibility to support Engineering Quality New Product Introduction NPI and additional organizations. A process tech is the go-to person to evaluate necessary changes to the line support quick fixes and to improve line reliability.
Monitor automated machinery and respond to equipment faults. Conduct periodic inspections of equipment and recommend preventive actions to improve uptime. Evaluate manual and robotic processes and make improvements to improve cycle times. Support product equipment and software updates while minimizing impact to production. Lead problem-solving efforts among cross-functional teams to eliminate non-value add activities. Support EngineeringManufacturing teams in improving and writing manufacturing instructions including rework procedures
Provide daily coverage of production line processes to ensure smooth and effective operations including a rapid response to out-of-control processes to minimize cost and maximize productivity
Investigate and implement countermeasures to improve product yield
Execute experiments and analyze data under the direction of process engineers
Lead special case disposition of non-conformance materials produced by the production line and escalate to the production engineering team as needed
Perform Quality Audits to proactively identify potential issues working with the quality engineering organization
Manage workload with a flexible and positive attitude to proactively help co-workers and cross functional teams
Associates degree technical certificate or equivalent experience
Proven ability to draw accurate conclusions from test data malfunctions or deviations and assist with corrections to the existing process
Skilled with the use of a variety of hand and portable tools
Proven ability to handle multiple priorities with minimal direction contributing to a positive team-oriented work environment
Demonstrates adherence to Environmental Health & Safety regulations and standards and leads by example
Strong organization and record-keeping skills with strong attention to detail
Essential Physical Demands
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 a 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 a 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
Potential exposure to confined spaces elevated heat and hazardous materials
Wearing Personal Protective Equipment including but not limited to safety glasses safety shoes hard hat arm protection hearing 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
401k 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