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Lead Equipment Maintenance Technician, General Assembly, Megafactory (Night Shift)

Tesla Motors, Inc.
40.01 - 48.90 USD
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, California, Lathrop
Jun 24, 2026
What to Expect As a Tesla Lead Equipment Maintenance Technician, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the operational availability and preventive maintenance of a wide array of critical manufacturing equipment. You will apply your technical skills to install, maintain and repair mechanical and electrical systems, factory automation and robotics. You will work with the highest caliber process and equipment engineering teams to improve equipment reliability and minimize or eliminate downtime. Tesla's Equipment Maintenance are also the first-responding problem solvers who manage machine breakdown recoveries to keep production going. The opening for this role is on D shift: 5:00PM - 5:00AM; Thursday-Saturday, every other Wednesday. What You'll Do Lead of hourly Maintenance Technicians. This is a hands-on working lead role Workforce management: day to day line support; in-house equipment maintenance repair work; vacation scheduling; OT & weekend work scheduling Standard development and creation of work procedures and methods Project management: both internal maintenance projects, and minor contractor projects Procedures & PMs, develop & maintain proper documentationofall necessary procedures; periodic maintenance tasks; equipment changes (electrical, spare parts upgrades, mechanical), etc. Assist with budget development and reporting Training and directing the training of Junior Maintenance Associates What You'll Bring 5+ years of extensive experience withtroubleshootingand correcting industrial equipment maintenance - breakdowns and failures.Robotic, Hydraulics and controls skills Must have expertise in one trade, proficiency in others, and the willingness to learn additional Maintenance team leadership experience Project management experience Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of programs Proficient in downtime reports. Daily Pass down reports Must have command of the English language, both written and verbal 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 Expected Compensation $40.01 - $48.90/hour + cash and stock awards + benefits Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.