Heather BURKE
MODESTO
Summary
Production Associate with a strong commitment to Tesla’s mission and a continuous improvement mindset. Known for a strong work ethic, adaptability, and a team-first approach. Experienced across multiple areas of the factory, with a proven ability to learn quickly, support others, and maintain high standards of quality and safety. Focused on long-term growth within Tesla and open to relocation as part of continued development.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Associate
Tesla
Fremont, CA
01.2024 - Current
- General Assembly for the model Y, installing safety critical components such as seat belts, making connections and using Atlas Copco tools to secure fasteners
- Assisting leads in offline duties such as covering team for restroom breaks, handling vehicle repairs down the line, creating and storing MRBs, ensuring the line runs smoothly
- Taken leadership classes to collaborate with other production associates to develop our skills
- Practicing 5s and ensuring the line remains clean and safe
Engineering Technician
Tesla
Fremont, CA
11.2020 - 04.2022
- Starting off as a Model Y BIW Production Associate, I leveled up to a Teardown Technician where I performed destructive tests on cars as well as sub assemblies to ensure parts were being welded and adhered correctly
- Escalate any discrepancies found through our tests
- Use tools such as Atlas Copco, Milwaukee grinders and impacts, e-ratchets, air chisels, microscopes to view weld sizes
- As a production associate, I would build the model Y on an assembly line using Atlas Copco tools, perform fit tests and doing closure swaps
Assistant Manager
Spirit Halloween LLC
Modesto, CA
07.2020 - 11.2020
- Seasonal (have done multiple years) retail manager responsible for opening and closing the store, merchandising/unloading of trucks, keeping track of inventory, and handling customer concerns including returns/exchanges
Swing Manager
McDonald's
Ceres, CA
04.2017 - 07.2020
- Supervised daily fast food operations, handled cash in safe and ensured the drive through ran smoothly
- Helped create shift scheduling and handling call-outs
- Prepared food following food safety and followed dish washing procedures
- Provided excellent customer service
Education
High School Diploma -
Joseph A Gregori High School
Modesto, CAAccomplishments
- Accelerator of the Month for Dec 2025
- Received 15 shout-outs from peers
- Offline opportunities
- Leadership Classes
Timeline
Production Associate
Tesla
01.2024 - Current
Engineering Technician
Tesla
11.2020 - 04.2022
Assistant Manager
Spirit Halloween LLC
07.2020 - 11.2020
Swing Manager
McDonald's
04.2017 - 07.2020
High School Diploma -
Joseph A Gregori High School