Collision Technician Tactical Response Team jobs at Tesla in United States, Las Vegas

• Troubleshoot and repair equipment as defined by the service engineering team and perform tasks requiring a high level of skill and patience
• Perform required preventative maintenance activities on stationary battery systems to maintain warranty coverage
• Comfort working on a utility site and maintaining a safety focus
• Operate a variety of hand tools, power tools, diagnostic and measuring equipment
• Develop and follow best practices and procedures for various maintenance activities related to Tesla Energy equipment
• Maintain high levels of communication and feedback within the Tesla Energy service organization; prepare daily updates of work completed, problems identified, and future timelines
• Have flexibility to provide support outside your region and possibly outside the country as required along with availability travel for extended periods of time covering multiple locations

• Ability to navigate NEC guidelines and knowledge of NFPA 70E practices and CPR & Low Voltage Rescue SCADA experience is a plus
• Previous electrical trades experience working with power/hand tools, electrical equipment, isolation meters and multimeters (Oscilloscopes is a plus)
• Attend site daily and travel up to 2 weeks at a time with short notice and flexibility to work on weekends and overtime
• Ability to work at great heights, work in extreme environments, perform prolonged periods of repetitious duties, lift at least 50 pounds frequently
• Valid driver’s license required
• Strong computer skills. Comfort with Microsoft office and cloud-based computing programs. Ability to communicate and function well in a mobile office setting

• 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

• 5+ years of experience as a Collision Repair Technician
• 75% of the year travel minimum, 3 consecutive week capability and ability to travel with your own tools
• Capable of seamlessly integrating with multiple different teams on wide variety of different technical repairs and processes
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, including the public
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and to work independently in limited supervision environments
• Willingness to work overtime if required
• Vocational Certificate in Collision Repair and Tesla experience, preferred

• 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

Shift: 2:00PM - 11:00PM, 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

• Work closely with Regional Collision Manager to oversee all daily operations of the Collision Center to ensure delivery of excellent results consistently on all aspects of the business
• Manage resource scheduling and allocation, implement and adherence of work standard quality, and understand and own every aspect of the team’s performance
• You will be responsible for driving continuous improvements to facilitate exceptional team output and customer service. We expect you to champion safety, efficiency, quality, and overall excellence in all your actions and decisions
• Forecast and surpass goals and objectives for the site through regular audits of shop operations
• Take ownership and create a culture of accountability, always maintaining the integrity of the Tesla brand, its processes, procedures, and values
• Provide regular coaching and feedback and have a deep knowledge of your team’s strengths and opportunities. You will be responsible for leading change and inspiring your team every day
• Perform other related duties as assigned by Regional Collision Manager

• 5-8 years of management experience in the collision industry or relevant roles in manufacturing, automotive, or customer service, in addition to 3-5 years vendor management expertise
• Bachelor’s degree, relevant Certificate from a Vocational School in Collision Repair, or equivalent experience
• Experience in effectively leading diverse field, technical repair, or manufacturing teams in a technology-driven environment
• Read and comprehend automotive repair procedures, with in-depth knowledge of methods, techniques, parts, tools, and materials used in collision repair; ability to run processes using Six Sigma or Toyota Lean
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to influence teams to achieve business targets
• Follow instructions meticulously, showcasing attention to detail in tasks and responsibilities; capable of self-management in limited supervision environments
• Valid driver’s license preferred

• Perform steel and aluminum welding operations: MIG / MAG / STRSW / Dent Pullers

• Operation and maintenance of a wide variety of hand power tools and shop tools

• Reading and comprehending automotive repair procedures

• Adhere to all regulatory compliance guidelines for hazardous waste disposal

• Maintain clean, orderly and organized work area

• Comply with safety rules, guidelines and standards

• 5+ years of experience as a Collision Repair Technician
• 75% of the year travel minimum, 3 consecutive week capability and ability to travel with your own tools
• Capable of seamlessly integrating with multiple different teams on wide variety of different technical repairs and processes
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, including the public
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and to work independently in limited supervision environments
• Willingness to work overtime if required
• Vocational Certificate in Collision Repair and Tesla experience, preferred