Automotive Painter Night Shift jobs at Tesla

• Responsible for following proper repair procedures and performs all refinish procedures according to factory specifications
• Utilize air sanders, spray guns, and sanding blocks
• Manage and control materials cost maximizing usage and inventory
• Prepare color tint to match paint color, mix paint colors and top coating
• Follow all paint manufacturing guidelines Spray test panels for each vehicle to ensure color match
• Ensure that all paint operations are complete and all masking is removed
• Assist in prep work when necessary
• 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 Painter
• 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 Drivers License preferred

• Remove grease, dirt, paint, or rust from vehicle surfaces in preparation for paint application, using abrasives, solvents, brushes, blowtorches, washing tanks, or sandblasters

• Assist painter in pre-paint blending needs

• Work with paint team to assist in keeping vehicle on track for scheduled delivery time

• Fill small dents or scratches with body fillers and smooth surfaces to prepare vehicles for painting

• Buff and wax the finished paintwork

• Disassemble, clean, and reassemble sprayers and power equipment, using solvents, wire brushes, and cloths for cleaning duties

• Detail vehicles ready for delivery to customers

• Prior experience in vehicle paint process

• Occasionally exposed to hot, cold, wet or humid conditions

• Ability to receive directions and work well with others

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

• I-CAR certifications, preferred

• Valid Drivers License 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 Drivers License preferred

Shift: 2:30PM - 11:30PM, 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

• 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