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Quality Technician, Service Manufacturing

Tesla Motors, Inc.
25.88 - 28.80 USD
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, New York, Buffalo
Dec 04, 2025
What to Expect We are seeking an energetic, highly motivated, team-oriented Quality Technician to be responsible for evaluating parts produced on various lines (high voltage electro-mechanical, components and subassemblies for Model S/3/X/Y), and end of line testing in a high-speed environment. Quality Technicians will flag production parts found to be suspect or nonconforming, remove from line and support engineering with containment activities through clean point to ensure Tesla standards are being met. They must be prepared to escalate concerns to the appropriate parties and always promote a culture of quality. The purpose of the Quality Technician is to minimize the number of defective parts that are sent to downstream departments and assist multiple teams in maintaining and improving overall part quality, yielding beneficial results and higher efficiency for Tesla. What You'll Do Evaluate parts at the start, middle and end of production runs Document and communicate all identified defects Ability to create/close NC's(Non-Conformance) using MOS and MES Guide production teams to properly disposition parts as good for use, needs repair, or scrap Document and communicate any identified defects. Escalate concerns that are not being properly resolved in your immediate work area Comprehend current production quality standards and determine if ongoing production meets those standards Communicate emerging and trending quality issues to prevent negative impact to the factory What You'll Bring Ability to visually detect defects in a fast-paced environment Ability to physically feel defects and abnormalities Ability to identify and differentiate between various defect types Ability to determine severity of a defect and the required response Ability to perform detailed daily record keeping and reporting of quality issues that will be referenced by technicians, engineers, and management Ability to determine potential countermeasure solutions against failed inspections Ability to communicate new defect information to team leadership and counterparts 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: Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna 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 Employee Assistance Program Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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 Expected Compensation Quality Technician I - $25.88 - $28.80/hour + cash and stock awards + benefits for all levels Pay 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.