Tool & Die Specialist, Cybertruck, Castings

1 month ago


Austin, United States Tesla Full time

Experienced Tool & Die Specialist with advanced skills in injection molding, precision machining, and tool maintenance. Responsible for managing and optimizing molds and dies throughout their lifecycle, including procurement, repair, and enhancement.

Responsibilities

  • Operate and troubleshoot production molds and dies, addressing alarms and breakdowns to minimize downtime
  • Implement and refine preventive maintenance (PM) documents and schedules as directed
  • Execute major repairs, rebuilds, and overhauls on molds and dies
  • Organize and coordinate shift and weekend operations to ensure uninterrupted production
  • Develop and update PM procedures and maintenance protocols for all equipment
  • Support cross-functional teams and execute additional technical tasks as required
  • Design, fabricate, and document modifications and improvements to tools and dies
Requirements
  • Completed Tool & Die Apprenticeship or equivalent on-the-job training
  • 2+ years of hands-on experience with injection molding tools, stamping dies, or high-pressure die casting systems
  • Advanced proficiency in precision machining, grinding, milling, lathe operations, and welding
  • Expertise in die building, die casting, extrusion, molding, and hydraulic system repair
  • Skilled in nitro cylinder repair and comprehensive tool maintenance
  • Strong knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical systems
  • Competent in using Microsoft Office and email applications for technical documentation
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
  • Potential exposure to confined spaces, elevated heat and hazardous materials
  • Wearing Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to: safety glasses, safety shoes, bump caps, arm protection, hearing protection and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guideline
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)
  • LGBTQ+ care concierge services
  • 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


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