Mechanical Maintenance Technician, Cathode Materials

Tesla Motors, Inc.
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, Texas, Austin
Apr 15, 2026
What to Expect This is a 24-hour facility, being on call and working shift is expected. Overtime is available depending on business needs. Competitive pay rate selected based on relevant experience. We are looking for a highly motivated, "hands-on" individual to join our Mechanical Maintenance Team for the maintenance of a new generation of high speed, automated manufacturing equipment. The role includes mechanical assembly of machine components, interpreting mechanical drawings, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics, machining of parts, machine mechanical start-up, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, testing, and emergency/break-in repair work. Mechanical Maintenance Technician will work on on either Days 06:00AM-04:30PM, Monday-Friday or Shift 7 12 hour shifts on Days, 7 days off, 7 12 Hour Shifts on Nights, 7 days off, 05:00AM-05:00PM or 05:00PM-05:00AM Thursday-Wednesday What You'll Do Perform Preventative Maintenance as scheduled Perform troubleshooting of equipment Perform install, fabrication, and adjustment of pilot/experimental equipment to fulfill project needs Reading and interpreting mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic drawings Installation of piping flanges, tanks, and other vessels Repairs of rotating mechanical equipment; pumps, compressors, screw feeders and blowers What You'll Bring 3+ years of proven experience in maintenance of custom automated machinery or other precision mechanical assembly Ability to read & interpret engineering drawings, mechanical drawings, and pneumatic schematics Familiar with basic measuring tools Vernier, micrometers, height gauge Familiar with basic operation of machine shop equipment lathe, mill and surface grinder Ability to troubleshoot mechanical issues, report, repair 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: 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