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Collision Technician, Tactical Response Team

Tesla Motors, Inc., Cincinnati, OH, United States


What to Expect
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.

What You'll Do

Responsible for following proper repair procedures and performs 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 clean, orderly and organized work area

Comply with safety rules, guidelines and standards

What You'll Bring

5+ years of experience as a Collision Repair Technician

Role is up to 75% travel, with the ability to support up to 3 consecutive weeks when deployed. 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

Compensation and Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

Medical plans > 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 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

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 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

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