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Maintenance Supervisor, Model Y, Plastics Paint

Tesla Motors, Inc.
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, Texas, Austin
Nov 11, 2026
What to Expect This Maintenance Supervisor will lead technicians across Model Y Paint and Plastics, with primary ownership of the paint shop. The role keeps booths, ovens, conveyors, application equipment, and supporting utilities running so the department hits safety, quality, and throughput. A successful candidate understands automotive paint processes and equipment, can also support plastics injection molding, develops technicians, and drives results through cross-functional work with production and process engineering, while supporting Tesla's mission to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy. What You'll Do Set shift priorities with manufacturing and allocate maintenance labor across Paint first, then Plastics Own uptime of paint shop equipment, including pretreatment, e-coat, sealer, booths, ovens, paint robots and applicators, circulation systems, conveyors, and booth air handling Troubleshoot down equipment to root cause, put long-term countermeasures in place, and improve preventive maintenance to cut repeat downtime Partner with process engineering to disposition nonconforming material and reduce equipment-driven paint defects and scrap Support plastics injection molding equipment, molds, auxiliaries, and automation cells when paint coverage is stable Hold strict 5S and cleanliness standards in booths, ovens, automation cells, and on the floor Work safely around paint and plastics chemicals, including solvents, coatings, and process chemicals, and hold the team to that standard What You'll Bring 2-4 years of supervisory experience is preferred Automotive paint shop maintenance experience is preferred, including booths, ovens, application equipment, conveyors, or pretreatment Experience with plastics injection molding machines is a plus Experience with Fanuc robots and PLC programming Experience maintaining and troubleshooting industrial electrical panels and systems Must have an understanding of general manufacturing processes, automation, and controls Strong command of the English language, both written and verbal 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 Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)