Maintenance Planner

Tesla Motors, Inc.
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, Texas, Austin
Dec 02, 2025
What to Expect GFTX HV Battery seeks a motivated Maintenance Planner/Scheduler to support new lines and expansions. This role expedites work orders by enhancing technician efficiency through planning, scheduling, root-cause scoping, and resource identification (labor, materials, tools, equipment, sequences). You'll manage PM programs, track progress, report KPIs, and handle administrative tasks like consumables and critical item logistics to minimize downtime in HV battery manufacturing. What You'll Do CMMS and Equipment Management: Input new equipment into CMMS; lead equipment numbering; own edits to PM schedules, procedures, and statuses Reliability and Support: Assist breakdowns with coordination, MTTR tracking; drive reliability via data analysis, simulations, improvements; coordinate training and vendor support Performance and Reporting: Compare actual vs. planned outcomes; develop/manage KPIs for improvements; build/visualize reports and present to teams Backlog and Inventory: Manage backlogs, aging, and communications; maintain parts catalogs, history, min/max levels; support spares warehouse on kits, critical items, and logistics; oversee shop consumables Scheduling and Coordination: Develop/monitor schedules; coordinate with maintenance, production, vendors; communicate updates, delays, and changes; plan shutdowns with metrics (work, headcount, cost, safety) Planned Work Optimization: Boost planned activities via Pareto analysis and history reviews; create job packages with BOMs, pick lists, and kits; maintain secure kitting areas Preventive Maintenance (PM): Maintain PM integrity (checklists, frequencies, compliance); load-level and review effectiveness; develop strategies (condition- vs. time-based, repair/replace); adjust frequencies; prioritize workloads and create job standards Work Order Planning: Review/evaluate requests; assign to backlog; define scope, instructions, spares, tools, time, and root-cause solutions for safe, efficient execution What You'll Bring 2+ years in maintenance planning, or Associate's Degree in Industrial/Mechanical/Electrical Technology with 3+ years in industrial equipment, automation, automotive, military tech, or equivalent experience Technical Skills: Advanced automation equipment experience; proficient in PowerPoint, Excel, Word; presentation skills. Siemens PLC, Fanuc/KUKA robots a plus Strong organization/communication; willing to work shifts/overtime 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