What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Associate, Castings position at Tesla?
As a Production Associate, you will participate in the assembly and production of Tesla vehicles. If you have a strong work ethic, are reliable, and value teamwork in a safety focused environment, we want to hear from you!
Below are the work week schedule that operate on an alternate work schedule at 12 hour shift
Shift H - 05:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Monday, Thursday, Friday & Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday)
Shift I - 05:00 AM - 05:00 PM (Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday & Monday, Thursday, Friday)
Shift J - 05:00 PM - 5:00 AM (Monday, Thursday, Friday & Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday)
Shift K - 05:00 PM - 5: 00 AM ((Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday & Monday, Thursday, Friday)
- Complete standard work process and follow work instructions, procedures, and rotate as required.
- Demonstrate flexibility as needed by the business.
- Operate complex manufacturing equipment under supervision.
- Escalate technical and process issues to the appropriate support groups and leaders.
- Production Associates must be able to perform a wide array of essential functions across a number of production and manufacturing lines and work areas, as business needs require. Follow safety guidelines & procedures.
- Demonstrate a high level of professionalism.
- Exemplary attendance and punctuality are crucial for the team to achieve success.
- Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours a day including but not limited to:
- Frequently and repetitively, lift, push and carry up to 35 lbs.
- The ability to carry 20 lbs. up and down stairs.
- Frequently and repetitively, bend, lift and reach to install vehicle parts of varying size and weight overhead, accurately and in allotted timeframes.
- Ability to stand and walk for up to 12 hours/day, including over varied and uneven terrain.
- 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.
- Demonstrated ability to handle and manipulate tooling and mechanically fasten bolts within required cycle time, quickly and accurately during new hire training and maintaining ability throughout employment.
- Exposures to hazardous materials used in the painting process and ability to follow waste handling/disposal procedures.
- Wearing Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to: safety glasses, safety shoes, bump caps, hearing protection, full-face respirators, gloves, and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines.
- Open to schedule flexibility that will allow for a variety of shifts, including days, nights, overnight, and/or weekends as needed as well as potential overtime.
- Ability to work in a team-oriented production or manufacturing environment, including exhibiting strong interpersonal and communication skills with your teammates.
- Ability and willingness to maintain a safe and collaborative work environment.
- Ability to work quickly while maintaining a high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail.
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