I'm currently trying to understand what this job is all about: Assembler - Hiring ASAP - NEW Pay Starting At $20.00/hr - Up to $23.00/hr NEW INCREASED PAY for Production Associate! Become a Tesla Production Associate and earn $20.00/hour*. *Night shifts will earn a shift premium up to $23.00/hour. The Role As a Production Associate, you will be trained on how to help build the most exciting, environmentally friendly vehicles on the planet. If you have a strong work ethic, are reliable and value teamwork in a fast-paced and safety-focused environment we want to hear from you! No prior manufacturing experience is required. Responsibilities Punctuality and a professional, can-do attitude are a must. Perform complex assembly work. Tasks require the use of state of art manufacturing tools, precision measuring equipment, and machinery. Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions for specialized equipment. Complete standard work process and follow trained procedures. Operate complex manufacturing equipment under supervision. Escalate technical problems to the appropriate support groups and leaders. Follow safety guidelines & procedures. Maintain a clean and orderly work area. Evaluates the assembly processes and equipment to look for continuous improvement opportunities. Complete other duties as assigned/support cross-functional teams. Work Environment / Essential Physical Demands Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours a day including but not limited to: Ability to perform repetitious duties, including stairs and standing for long periods of time. Frequently and repetitively, lift, push and carry up to 50 lbs. Frequently and repetitively, bend, lift and reach. Stoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist and crawl for extended periods of time. Frequently and repetitively, climb a 10” step and back down. Ability to find issues in a work process and receive safety signals using sight, touch, or hearing. Open to schedule flexibility that will allow for a variety of shifts, including weekends as needed. Potential exposure to confined spaces and hazardous materials. Wearing Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to: safety glasses, safety shoes, bump caps, and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines. Requirements Demonstrated ability to learn new skills & adapt to new work environments. Comfortable learning new technology. Must have command of the English language, both written and verbal. Computer skills are strongly preferred (use of Word, Excel & Outlook programs). Must be at least 18 years of age. All potential employees will be required to successfully pass a comprehensive background check. Employee Benefits As a full-time Tesla employee you will receive full benefits from day 1 for you and your dependents. 3 medical plan choices with $0 paycheck contribution including HSA plans (including infertility coverage) Vision & dental plans (including orthodontic coverage) Company paid Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability 401(k) Matching, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits Employee Assistance Program, Paid Time Off, and Paid Holidays Back-up childcare and employee discounts Complimentary Shuttle Service *Locations subject to change* Whitney Peak Hotel (Reno) Lawlor Event Center (Reno) Whitaker Park, UNR (Reno) Reno Town Mall (Reno) Summit Mall (South Reno) Corner of Limber Pine and Lemmon Drive parking lot (Lemmon Valley) Centennial Plaza (Sparks) Western Nevada College (Carson City) Big 5 Sporting Goods parking lot (Fallon) Walmart parking lot (Fernley) 5 Pine Cone Rd (Dayton) Production, Warehouse, Manufacturing, Forklift, Fulfillment, Picker/Packer, Receiving, Shipping, Quality, Operator, Inventory, Driver Tesla participates in the E-Verify Program 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. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour Benefits: 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Referral program Vision insurance Schedule: 12 hour shift Day shift Night shift Overtime Weekend availability Ability to commute/relocate: Sparks, NV: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred) Experience: Warehouse experience: 1 year (Preferred) Work Location: In person Could you please make it easier to understand and explain what are the requirements and what sort of benefits would employees be entitled to?
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The job is for a Production Associate at Tesla's manufacturing facility in Sparks, NV, and involves helping to build environmentally friendly vehicles. The starting pay is $20.00 per hour, with night shifts earning a shift premium of up to $23.00 per hour. No prior manufacturing experience is required, but candidates must be reliable, have a strong work ethic, and value teamwork in a fast-paced, safety-focused environment.
As a Production Associate, your responsibilities would include performing complex assembly work, following verbal and written instructions for specialized equipment, operating complex manufacturing equipment under supervision, escalating technical problems to the appropriate support groups and leaders, and maintaining a clean and orderly work area. You would also be responsible for evaluating assembly processes and equipment to look for continuous improvement opportunities, completing other duties as assigned, and supporting cross-functional teams.
The job requires the ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours a day, including but not limited to repetitious duties, stairs, standing for long periods of time, lifting up to 50 lbs, bending, reaching, stooping, squatting, and crawling for extended periods of time. You must also be comfortable with potential exposure to confined spaces and hazardous materials, and be willing to wear Personal Protective Equipment, including safety glasses, safety shoes, bump caps, and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines.
Requirements for the job include a demonstrated ability to learn new skills and adapt to new work environments, comfort with learning new technology, command of the English language (both written and verbal), and computer skills (use of Word, Excel, and Outlook programs). You must also be at least 18 years of age and pass a comprehensive background check.
Employee benefits for full-time Tesla employees include full benefits from day 1 for you and your dependents, three medical plan choices with $0 paycheck contribution, including HSA plans (including infertility coverage), vision and dental plans (including orthodontic coverage), company-paid life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability, 401(k) matching, employee stock purchase plans, and other financial benefits. Employees are also entitled to an employee assistance program, paid time off, paid holidays, back-up childcare, and employee discounts. Additionally, complimentary shuttle service is available for employees.
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