Auto Sheet Metal Technician
What to Expect
What You'll Do
What You'll Bring
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.
The Auto Sheet Metal Technician will be responsible for repairing/replacing the damaged vehicle parts possible in a safe and quality manner, with a fit and finish that meets or exceeds the original factory fit and finish. The end result should be an invisible repair. The successful candidate is a master of his craft and proud of all his previous repair work.
What You'll Do
Responsibilities
- Performing repairs and or replacements of bumpers, fenders, feet metal and Chassis
- Disassemble damaged vehicles and assist with damage analysis
- All frame straightening and repairs should be done according to factory specifications, including door, hood, and deck alignments, chassis and frame measurements, welded-on unibody parts, etc
- Remove and install all body parts including suspension, electrical, and air bags
- Sand and prepare all surfaces for painting
- After painting, re-assembly, headlight adjustment, and other final alignments and adjustments prior to the car being delivered should be performed
- Inspection of work to ensure that the vehicle is delivered with a fit and finish equal or superior to the original factory fit and finish
- Maintain a good work attitude and cooperate with managers and fellow employees in a positive spirit of teamwork
- Other Responsibilities: Perform other related duties as assigned, based on the business need
What You'll Bring
Requirements
- 5 years of metal tech experience with an OEM 4S auto body shop working with aluminum vehicles
- Capable of restoring damaged sheet metal or plastic to company recognized standards
- Must have an interest in completing only the highest quality work
- Able to work accurately and rapidly with strong attention to detail
- Knowledge of repair techniques and tools required to perform major collision repairs
- Above average organizational skills
- Able to use vibratory/hand tools, stand, bend, squat, twist, lift, move and carry up to 50 pounds Have working knowledge of proper corrosion protection restoring techniques
- Ability to travel for training and to assist other Tesla locations globally
- China Intermediate technical grade certificate
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.