What to ExpectAs a Production Associate, you will participate in the assembly and production of Tesla's vehicles and energy products. If you have a strong work ethic, are reliable, and value teamwork in a safety focused environment, we want to hear from you. What You'll Do * Complete standard work process and follow work instructions, procedures, and rotate as required * Demonstrate flexibility as needed by the business * Operate complex manufacturing equipment under supervision * Escalate technical and process issues to the appropriate support groups and leaders * Production Associates must be able to perform a wide array of essential functions across several production and manufacturing lines and work areas, as business needs require * Follow safety guidelines and procedures and demonstrate a high level of professionalism * Maintains exemplary attendance and punctuality to scheduled shifts What You'll Bring * Demonstrated ability to learn new skills and adapt to new work environments * Ability to learn new technology * Must have command of the English language, both written and verbal * Open to schedule flexibility that will allow for a variety of shifts, including days, nights, overnight, and/or weekends as needed as well as potential overtime * Ability to work in a team-oriented production or manufacturing environment, including exhibiting strong interpersonal and communication skills with your teammates * Ability to maintain a safe and collaborative work environment * Ability to work quickly while maintaining a high level of craftsmanship and attention to detailEssential Physical Demands: * Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours/day * Frequently and repetitively, lift, push and carry up to 35 lbs. * The ability to carry 20 lbs. up and down stairs * Frequently and repetitively, bend, lift and reach to install vehicle parts of varying size and weight overhead, accurately and in allotted timeframes * Ability to stand and walk for up to 12 hours/day, including over varied and uneven terrain * Stoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist and crawl for extended periods of time, including up to 12 hours/day * Climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding or other high structures * Ability to find issues in a work process and receive safety signals using sight, touch, and hearing * Demonstrated ability to handle and manipulate tooling and mechanically fasten bolts within required cycle time, quickly and accurately during new hire training and maintaining ability throughout employment * Exposures to hazardous materials used in the painting process and ability to follow waste handling/disposal procedures * Wearing Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to safety glasses, safety shoes, bump caps, hearing protection, full-face respirators, gloves, and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines 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