Vehicle Detailer Night Shift jobs at Tesla in United States, Fort Lauderdale

• Follow standards and work in teams
• Perform structural and cosmetic repairs on Tesla Model S, Model X, Model Y, and Model 3 vehicles in accordance with Tesla specific repair procedures
• Use Celette Frame Jigs for setting new structural components
• Glue, rivet, and weld structural components being replaced
• Repair exterior cosmetic panels via metal finishing and body filler
• Replace all parts associated with collision repair including body panels, suspension parts, vehicle structure, radiators, airbags and trim
• Proficient in Mig Welding

• 5+ years of experience as an Automotive Collision Repair Technician
• Capable of reading and comprehending automotive repair procedures
• Excellent attitude and enjoys working with others in teams
• Neat and organized work habits
• Vocational Certificate in Collision Repair and I-CAR Mig Welding certification is a plus
• Valid driver’s license, preferred
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Shift: 3:00PM - 12:00AM; Monday - Friday

• Provide effective supervision and coaching to assigned technical employees to achieve the required quality and service output goals. Maintain appropriate shop records and inventories. Manage the smooth flow of work through the collision center
• Serve as the process leader for shop activities, ensuring work standards are defined and systemically improved with input from collision technicians and the rest of the collision center team. Lead, coach and develop a highly engaged team of technicians
• Ensure that work standards and available engineering procedures are current, accurate and that all work is done in compliance to ensure maximum quality. Monitor to ensure that all employees comply with safety regulations and the collision center's safety program
• Work with employees to resolve technical and personnel problems. Schedule employees to effectively meet collision repair needs and to ensure vacation and other time off consistent with company policies
• Responsible for selecting team members and ensuring they receive the required training. Conduct regularly scheduled one on one developmental meetings with team members to facilitate their professional development and leveling in charge your career. Monitor training needs/requirements of the team and individuals and coordinate training as required in partnership with training team resources
• Provide effective daily communication in order to keep all team members working toward the same goals. Communicate to employees all issues that affect the service center and overall service organization
• Partner with Collision Manager to scale and grow the production of the shop in support of company targets. Perform other duties as assigned by the Collision Manager to support business

• 7-10 years Collision technical aptitude or experience is preferred
• Prior leadership experience in a collision-focused industry preferred
• Ability to meet deadlines and be accountable for quality / quantity. Able to manage multiple tasks with competing priorities, establish and achieve goals. Ability to lead group root cause problem solving activities and rapidly develop countermeasures
• Able to effectively interact with customers as required
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends and holidays
• One to three years of industrial supervisory or similar leadership experience preferred. Experience with Microsoft Office, understanding of repair estimates
• Valid driver's license preferred

• High quality spray application of primers, sealers, basecoats, and clearcoats
• Spraying approximately 6 (Fully Prepped) RO’s per day (2 Fasias, 1 - six panel jobs, 3 - Two to three panel jobs) in state-of-the-art downdraft spray booths
• Working closely with prep staff and other painters to meet work demands as a team
• Invisible basecoat color blending
• Application of 2 and 3 stage colors
• Produce sprayed finishes with little or no dirt and a consistent gloss and texture matching the OEM finish without the need to sand and buff

• 5+ years' experience refinishing cars in an automotive collision repair environment utilizing urethane based refinish systems
• Willingness to work overtime if required
• Must be willing to train others
• Capable of reading and comprehending automotive repair procedures
• Certificate from Vocational School in Collision Repair preferred
• Valid driver’s license preferred

• Operate a variety of hand, power, and shop tools
• Perform equipment inspections, adjustments and certifications
• Maintain records of time and materials
• Perform other related duties as assigned
• Help maintain vehicle cleanliness of customer cars
• Knowledge of methods and techniques for detailing vehicles (wet sand, polish, buff, wax, etc.)
• Efficient skills in basic automotive techniques related to repair and servicing of automobiles

• Willingness to learn new and innovative automotive technologies
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, including the public
• Effectively handle multiple priorities, organize workload, and meet deadlines
• Work in a team-based environment and achieve common goals
• Certificate in Automotive Technology and Retail automotive service experience is a plus
• Valid driver’s license preferred

• Clean vehicles in compliance with Tesla’s standards before delivery
• Operate equipment such as buffers, hoses, vacuums, etc. to perform detailed cleaning
• Manage vehicle arrivals, inventory across multiple locations, and safely move and charge vehicles as part of the pre-delivery process
• Coordinate with both internal and third-party logistics providers
• Conduct transportation and pre-delivery inspections
• Effectively prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and deliver exceptional quality
• Perform additional tasks and responsibilities as needed to support business operations

• Valid driver's license required
• Ability to lift 50 - 60 pounds
• Strong work ethic with a proven record of reliability and commitment
• Proactive team player with the ability to foster collaborative relationships
• Demonstrated ability to meet and exceed performance goals

• Create repair estimates for collision damaged Tesla Model S, Model X, Model Y, and Model 3 vehicles that arrive for repair (Technical estimating, no sales estimating)

• Build repair plans in accordance with Tesla specific repair procedures

• Direct disassembly technicians as to the pace and scope of disassembly to expose all damages up front

• Communicate with insurance company to submit claim and billing

• Direct Collision Technicians to perform repair attempts where Repair VS Replace is not clear

• Update customer on vehicle progress

• Close billing and delivery of vehicle

• 5+ years of automotive collision damage estimating experience

• Knowledge of insurance procedures and requirements

• Proficient with Computers, as well as CCC, Audatex, or Mitchell Estimating Software

• Automotive knowledge/background; willingness to be cross trained in career advancing management roles as needed

• Excellent verbal, and written communication skills; excellent customer service skills

• I-CAR certification preferred

• Valid driver's license preferred
  

• Clean vehicles in compliance with Tesla’s standards before delivery
• Operate equipment such as buffers, hoses, vacuums, etc. to perform detailed cleaning
• Manage vehicle arrivals, inventory across multiple locations, and safely move and charge vehicles as part of the pre-delivery process
• Coordinate with both internal and third-party logistics providers
• Conduct transportation and pre-delivery inspections
• Effectively prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and deliver exceptional quality
• Perform additional tasks and responsibilities as needed to support business operations

• Valid driver's license required
• Ability to lift 50 - 60 pounds
• Strong work ethic with a proven record of reliability and commitment
• Proactive team player with the ability to foster collaborative relationships
• Demonstrated ability to meet and exceed performance goals