Repair Technician, Paint

at  Tesla

JOB TYPE

Full-time
Tesla participates in the E-Verify Program
What to Expect
We are looking for a highly motivated Automotive Painter to work on the most progressive products in the world. This position will be supporting the Tesla’s Paint shop located in Austin, Texas. If you are interested in working in one of the world’s finest Paint Shops, we are interested in hearing from you.

What You’ll Do

• Mix and spray paint and primer per work instruction
• Priming, sanding, masking and buffing body parts and bodies of the vehicles in accordance with Tesla’s quality specifications and time standards
• Operate and use all equipment properly and safely
• Maintain spray equipment pressure pots, spray guns, booth and paint storage area
• Escalate functional and process failures to the appropriate support groups and leaders
• Support Paint shop necessary preventive maintenance in paint shop such as cleaning Paint booth and Paint ovens during shutdowns
• Flexible on supporting Production groups on any needs such as tagging breaks only when necessary

What You’ll Bring

• 3+ years of experience working in a high volume automotive paint shop
• An understanding of common defects, what causes paint failures and how to correct them
• Experienced in surface preparation and paint finishing (color sanding and finish polishing)
• Experienced in cleaning panels in preparation for painting and priming
• Use of assembly equipment and tooling (power tools, automated equipment)
• Proficient in Microsoft applications such as Excel, Word and Powerpoint
• Must have command of English language, both written and verbal

Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.

• Mix and spray paint and primer per work instruction
• Priming, sanding, masking and buffing body parts and bodies of the vehicles in accordance with Tesla’s quality specifications and time standards
• Operate and use all equipment properly and safely
• Maintain spray equipment pressure pots, spray guns, booth and paint storage area
• Escalate functional and process failures to the appropriate support groups and leaders
• Support Paint shop necessary preventive maintenance in paint shop such as cleaning Paint booth and Paint ovens during shutdowns
• Flexible on supporting Production groups on any needs such as tagging breaks only when necessar