Refurbishment Field Technical Trainer

About the role

Refurbishment Field Technical Trainer | Tesla (Operations & Business Support)

Location: Elk Grove Village, Illinois | Req ID: 281277 | Job Type: Full-time

What to Expect

Tesla is seeking a curious, engaging, and driven Refurbishment Technical Training Instructor to join the Collision Learning & Development (L&D) team. You will deliver training to onboard and support the performance of Refurbishment Technicians. You will ensure the effective and efficient execution of our learning programs, including the success of training for Technicians at new and existing Tesla Used Car Refurbishment locations. If you’re interested in becoming a part of a world-class team supporting the latest EV technology, we are interested in hearing from you.

This position will be located at this Tesla Used Car Processing Hub and will travel to deliver training at other Used Car locations such as Kissimmee, FL and Old Bridge, NJ.

What You'll Do

• Deliver engaging instructor-led training on used car refurbishment processes at multiple Used Car Refurbishment locations
• Train and develop Refurbishment technicians on all aspects of the refurbishment process including inspections, repair planning & estimating, wheel & tire mounting & balancing, wheel refinishing, vehicle alignment, dent and plastic repair, painting operations, vehicle assembly, polishing & detailing
• Maintain knowledge of methods, techniques, parts, tools, and materials used in the maintenance, refurbishment and repair of Tesla vehicles
• Ensure that training programs and processes are developed, assessed, communicated, and administered in compliance with Tesla’s objectives
• Assist with scheduling classes, coordinating site trainings, and conducting virtual support while maintaining communications with Leadership
• Effectively handle multiple priorities, organize workload, and meet project timelines and objectives. Operate a variety of hand, power, and shop tools
• Must be able to work independently in limited supervision environments. Comply with all Tesla safety rules guidelines and standards

What You'll Bring

• 5+ years of collision or refurbishment and automotive painting industry experience, training experience preferred
• Certificate from Vocational School in Collision Repair preferred and experienced in back-of-house collision or refurbishment operations
• Proven ability in structuring demonstrations and instruction sessions
• Aluminum and steel dent repair, automotive painting, refurbishment and estimating experience, certifications preferred
• High level of proficiency in both written and spoken English. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook
• Maintain and perform top level professional integrity and appearance as a Collision Trainer
• 60% travel domestically and internationally based on business needs and capable of lifting 50lbs. and driving a forklift

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$72,000 - $108,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefitsPay 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.