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Repair Technician, Model Y, Paint

Tesla Motors, Inc.
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, Texas, Austin
Apr 09, 2026
What to Expect We are seeking a skilled Paint Technician with experience in a high volume automotive paint shop. The ideal candidate will be responsible for mixing and spraying paint and primer, performing surface preparation, and ensuring the highest quality finish on vehicle bodies and parts. You will maintain spray equipment, manage paint storage areas, and support preventive maintenance activities. Proficiency in using assembly equipment, power tools, and Microsoft applications is essential. What You'll Do Mix and spray paint and primer per work instructions Priming, sanding, masking and buffing body parts and bodies of the vehicles in accordance with Tesla's quality specifications and time standards Operate and use all equipment properly and safely Maintain spray equipment pressure pots, spray guns, booth and paint storage area Escalate functional and process failures to the appropriate support groups and leaders Support Paint shop necessary preventive maintenance in paint shop such as cleaning Paint booth and Paint ovens during shutdowns.Flexible on supporting Production groups on any needs such as tagging breaks only when necessary What You'll Bring 3+ years of experience working in a high volume automotive paint shop An understanding of common defects, what causes paint failures and how to correct them Experienced in surface preparation and paint finishing (color sanding and finish polishing) Experienced in cleaning panels in preparation for painting and priming Use of assembly equipment and tooling (power tools, automated equipment) Proficient in Microsoft applications such as Excel, Word and Powerpoint Essential Physical Demands Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours a day Ability to stand and walk for up to 12 hours/day, including over varied and uneven terrain Frequently and repetitively, lift, push and carry up to 35 lbs., including the ability to carry 20 lbs. up and down stairs Frequently and repetitively, bend, lift and reach to install parts 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 Wearing Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to: safety glasses, safety shoes, clean coveralls in cleanroom and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines 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