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Quality Technician, Body In White, Semi

Tesla Motors, Inc.
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, Nevada, Sparks
1 Electric Avenue (Show on map)
Oct 30, 2025
What to Expect Tesla is seeking Quality Technicians to join ourteam. The position will be basedin Sparks, Nevada at Tesla's Gigafactory supporting the Semi-truck Program.This role will focus on ensuring the highest standards of product quality within fast-paced manufacturing environments. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and technical skills, an eye for detail, and experience in quality control systems. You will collaborate closely with manufacturing teams, engineers, and suppliers toidentifyquality issues, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions, all while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. These are the following areas a technician can expect to supportBody In White, Stamping, Coating. Current shift: 8:00AM - 4:30PM;Monday to Friday Due to business needs in the future, this position will move to Tesla's regular shift schedules as shown below: A shift Sunday - Tuesday, Alternating Wednesdays 6am-6pm B shift Thursday - Saturday, Alternating Wednesdays 6am-6pm C shift Sunday - Tuesday, Alternating Wednesdays 6pm-6am D shift Thursday - Saturday, Alternating Wednesdays 6pm-6am What You'll Do* Perform inspections, audits, and testing to evaluate product and process performance Analyze root causes of quality issues and implement corrective actions and countermeasures Work with cross-functional teams to maintain quality standards and resolve manufacturing quality issues Manage non-conforming materials by containing, sorting, and disposing of them according to protocols Support continuous improvement activities and provide feedback to engineering for process and design optimizations Collect and analyze mechanical and electrical test data, and contribute to PFMEA and control plan activities Maintain clear documentation on quality performance and escalate unresolved issues to relevant teams What You'll Bring Experience in a high-volume manufacturing or automotive quality assurance environment Proficiency with quality systems (QS-9000, ISO/TS 16949, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, DFMEA, PFMEA) and tools (e.g., calipers, torque wrenches, micrometers) Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills, with the ability to interpret mechanical and electrical drawings (GD&T knowledge preferred) Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and data analysis tools (e.g., Minitab, SQL, Python) is a plus Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and lift or move parts up to 30 pounds Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English Ability to work effectively in a team environment and adhere to safety protocols, including wearing PPE when necessary Essential Physical Demands: Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours a day Ability to perform repetitious duties, including stairs and standing for long periods of time over varied and uneven terrain Frequently and repetitively, lifting 30 pounds and carrying 20 pounds up and down stairs Frequently and repetitively, bend, lift, reach, stoop, lay, squat, kneel, crouch, twist and crawl for extended periods of time Ability to find issues in a work process and receive safety signals using sight, touch, or hearing Potential exposure to confined spaces and hazardous materials Wearing Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to: safety glasses, safety shoes, bump caps, and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines Compensation and Benefits Benefits Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire: Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna 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, short-term and long-term disability insurance Employee Assistance Program Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays Back-up childcare and parenting support resources Voluntary benefits to include: 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