Job Description

Locations

• AUSTIN, Texas, United States

Salary

Skills Required

• hands-on experience producing structural aluminum die castingsintermediate
• Experience with high-speed die-setsintermediate
• tooling material selectionintermediate
• knowledge of CNC die surface machiningintermediate
• weldingintermediate
• spottingintermediate
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing principlesintermediate
• Ability to interpret dimensional inspection results (CMM, checking fixture, or vision systems)intermediate
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)intermediate
• strong analytical skillsintermediate

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience producing structural aluminum die castings. (experience, 3 years)
• Apprenticeship certification in Tool & Die or equivalent experience (experience)
• Experience with high-speed die-sets, including tooling material selection, and knowledge of CNC die surface machining, welding, and spotting (experience)
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing principles (waste elimination, continuous improvement, Just-in-Time, etc.) (experience)
• Ability to interpret dimensional inspection results (CMM, checking fixture, or vision systems) (experience)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project) and strong analytical skills (experience)
• Ability to work independently and in a team, managing tight deadlines and competing priorities (experience)
• Must have command of the English language, both written and verbal (experience)
• Essential Physical Demands (experience)
• Ability to stand and walk for up to 12 hours/day on varied and uneven terrain including concrete surfaces (experience)
• Stoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist and crawl for extended periods of time, including up to 12 hours/day (experience)
• Must be able to frequently and repetitively lift/carry 30 lbs. and up to 50 lbs. infrequently (experience)
• Frequently and repetitively push heavy carts and dollies (experience)
• The ability to carry up to 20 lbs. up and down flights of stairs multiple times a day (experience)
• Ability to drive cars & trucks back and forth while being outside of the factory for up to 12 hours/day (experience)
• Climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding or other high structures while bearing hand tools on their person. For example, climbing ladders while wearing a tool belt (experience)
• Ability to identify issues in a work process and receive safety signals using sight, touch, and hearing (experience)
• Follow all safety rules and guidelines including wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while performing the above-mentioned activities (experience)
• Ability to correctly wear respiratory protection such as half and full-face respirators, if required, for up to 12 hours/day (experience)
• Ability to perform the above-mentioned activities while working in outdoor weather conditions (experience)

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance, repairs, and tooling changes for production die-sets
• Support the design and implementation of tooling changes to accommodate part modifications
• Maintain and manage die-set preventative maintenance (PM) system, including scheduling and updating work instructions
• Troubleshoot defects and support the preparation of die check sheets and trial procedures
• Maintain die-set spare parts lists, ensuring parts are stocked and readily available
• Develop and implement systems to reduce defects, improve productivity, and minimize downtime
• Collaborate on Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) to identify risks and create control plans for production dies

Benefits

• general: Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
• general: Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
• general: Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• general: Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
• general: Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
• general: Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• general: 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• general: Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• general: Employee Assistance Program
• general: Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays
• general: Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• general: Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
• general: Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
• general: Tesla Babies program
• general: Commuter benefits
• general: Employee discounts and perks program

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