Fabrication Technician Supervisor

About the role

• Fabrication Technician Supervisor | Tesla (Manufacturing)
• Location: Buffalo, New York | Req ID: 283572 | Job Type: Full-time
• What to Expect

As the Fabrication Technician Supervisor, you will play a critical role in operations and improvement of production equipment. This role will require understanding equipment requirements to suggest design improvements and utilize resources in the most efficient manner possible. You will work with engineers and other cross functional groups to allocate work to the technicians under your supervision and provide optimal solutions.

What You'll Do

• Oversee entire scope of work of the Fabrication Team, including building mechanical equipment and electrical control panels, field wiring, welding, general fabrication, and various support tasks for the site
• Observe all safety policies during the execution of required tasks and make improvements to keep employees safe
• Clearly define expectations for the fabrication technician team and improve overall quality and workmanship while developing the knowledge and skills of team members
• Represent the team with a customer-focused approach to understanding issues and priority to improve efficiency and overall effectiveness
• Overall HR related supervision including approving timecards, PTO, and managing schedules
• Develop standards, best practices, and processes for fabrication and inspection
• Maintain areas, equipment, and tools in proper order and adhere to maintenance schedules

What You'll Bring

• 2+ years of supervisory experience preferred
• Able to interpret mechanical design drawings and machining prints
• Must be adaptable in work schedule and working environment
• Effective verbal and written communications skills along with strong attention to detail, flexibility, and prioritization
• Able to wear all required PPE associated with required tasks including repetitive lifts and climbing stairs/ladders

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
• Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)

Expected Compensation

• Supervisor Manufacturing Engineering - $108,720 - $163,080/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits for all levelsPay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.