Collision Technician, Tactical Response Team

Position Overview

The Tesla Collision Repair Program is looking for an experienced Collision Technician to work on one of the most progressive vehicles in the world on the Collision Tactical Response Team. The Collision Tactical Response Team quickly deploys to support factory initiatives to minimize impact on the field, support high backlog locations, and new location openings. This position is home based through a local Tesla collision center; however, it requires regular travel in support of other collision centers and factory operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for following proper repair procedures and performing all procedures according to factory specifications
• Use frame equipment for measuring and installing structural components and repair exterior cosmetic panels with metal finishing and body filler
• Glue, rivet, and weld structural components
• Remove and replace all parts associated with collision repair including body, mechanical, electrical, and trim components
• Perform steel and aluminum welding operations: MIG / MAG / STRSW / Dent Puller
• Adhere to all regulatory compliance guidelines for hazardous waste disposal while maintaining a clean, orderly and organized work area
• Comply with safety rules, guidelines and standards

Required Qualifications

• Experience Required: 5+ years as a Collision Repair Technician
• Role is up to 75% travel, with the ability to support up to 3 consecutive weeks when deployed. Must be able to travel with your own tools
• Capable of seamlessly integrating with multiple different teams on a wide variety of technical repairs and processes
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with various stakeholders, including the public
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and work independently in environments with limited supervision
• Willingness to work overtime if required
• Qualifications: Vocational Certificate in Collision Repair and Tesla experience, preferred

Benefits & Perks

• Medical plans with options that include $0 payroll deduction
• Family-building, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans with options featuring 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 insurance
• 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, including 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