5-Axis CNC Machinist (Die Shop)

Job Highlights

Company Profile

Tesla is accelerating the world’s transition to sustainable energy through increasingly affordable electric vehicles and renewable energy generation and storage.

Job Profile

The company is looking for a 5-axis CNC Machinist (Die Shop) who will be responsible for machining the most complex components of the dies and working with engineers and NC programmers to improve die production and designs from a machining standpoint.

Education Level

• Not mentioned, yet a High School Diploma will be a plus

Work Experience

• 6+ years of CNC mill operating experience and 3+ years of 5-axis CNC operating experience on dies (high-pressure die casting, stampings, injection molding, etc.), particularly on H13/H11 tool steel.
• Experience with basic shop tools, Heidenheimer CNC controls, maintenance, lathes,
• Gun drill, Mill-Turn, EDM, or large format CNC experience

Duties/Responsibilities

• Machine complex components to tight tolerances in various materials with tight deadlines
• Operate 5-axis CNC Mills in a low-volume/high-mix workflow
• Prove out programs on the floor with NC programmers
• Provide feedback to engineers, other machinists, and programmers on design and process improvement
• Read operator/process documents and perform setups and operations as described
• Tracking and documentation of machining processes and results when necessary
• Use various inspection and measurement tools to validate your work

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to develop and present technical information
• Flexible with the ability to work overtime on short notice based on the strategic needs of the company
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of engineering drawings, documents, and GD&T
• Thorough knowledge of the use of measurement and inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, gauge pins, bore gauges, optical comparators, etc.

Benefits/Perks

• 401(k) with employer match,
• Aetna PPO and HSA plans
• Company Paid (Health Savings Account)
• Company-paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discounts and perks program
• Family-building, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• LGBTQ+ care concierge services
• Sick/Vacation time and Paid Holidays
• Tesla Babies program

Employer’s Statement

Tesla is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.