You will be responsible for the physical assembly, lifting, and securing new Class 8 vehicles into multi-truck transport configurations (saddle mounts/piggybacks). You will work directly on the shop floor operating heavy overhead cranes, positioning structural steel saddles, and securing heavy tie-downs. This is a highly physical, mechanically intense role that requires precision assembly under strict safety tolerances.
- Operate Overhead Cranes: Safely lift, position, and align 12,000+ lbs commercial vehicle chassis with millimeter precision
- Install Transport Saddles: Bolt, clamp, and torque heavy-duty steel transport hardware using high-capacity industrial impact tools
- Secure Loads: Route, tension, and lock heavy-duty transport chains and binders to guarantee zero vehicle shifting
- Adjust Vehicle Systems: Isolate air suspensions and inflate rolling tires to exact transit specifications
- Perform Quality Inspections: Verify bolt torque, check component clearances, and inspect rigging gear for wear
- Maintain Safety Focus: Enforce strict overhead lift zones and follow mechanical lift plans and engineering specs
- Non CDL driving experience: Moving semi's into, out of and adjusting in decking process
- Rigging Experience: Background in heavy equipment rigging, overhead crane operation, or commercial vehicle assembly
- Industrial Tool Mastery: Expert proficiency with high-torque impact wrenches, chain binders, and calibrated torque wrenches
- Blueprint Reading: Ability to interpret and physically execute mechanical lift plans and torque spec charts
- Heavy Lifting: Physical capability to continuously lift and maneuver 50 to 75 pounds
- High Mobility: Ability to climb ladders, crawl under truck chassis, and work in tight spaces
- Stamina: Capability to maintain high physical output throughout 8-to-12-hour shifts
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