CNC Programmer

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 seeking a CNC Programmer to join the Energy team and contribute to the mission to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy.

Education Level

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

Work Experience

• At least 5 years of CNC Mill programming experience – Haas CNC experience required, DMG experience (highly desired)

Duties/Responsibilities

• Machine complex components to tight tolerances in various materials with tight deadlines
• Maintain shop equipment as required as well as maintain a clean and organized workspace
• Operate other machine shop equipment such as a manual mill, bandsaw, shear, cold saw, drill press, etc.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects for the shop and Tesla as well as perform all assignments in accordance with EH&S and security policies
• Program and run 3-axis CNC Mills and CNC Lathes in a low volume/high mix workflow
• Provide feedback to engineers, other machinists and programmers on design and process improvement as well as root cause analysis and problem solving
• Use various inspection and measurement tools to validate your work as well as tracking and documentation of machining processes and results when necessary

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Demonstrated experience with CAM software – Master CAM, Solid works
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to develop and present technical information
• Proficient with basic shop tools and machines (manual mill, engine lathe, drill press, bandsaw, belt sanders, hand tools etc.)
• Sheet metal fabrication – laser table or waterjet, brake press, sheet metal hand tools are desired but not required
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of engineering drawings, documents, and GD&T as well as thorough knowledge in the use of measurement and inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, gauge pins, bore gauges, optical comparator, 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

Salary Scales

• CNC Programmer I – $23.73 – $35.60/hour
• CNC Programmer II – $25.16 – $37.74/hour
• CNC Programmer III – $32.98 – $49.47/hour
• CNC Programmer IV – $38.08 – $57.12/hour
• Lead CNC Programmer – $44.20 – $66.30/hour

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.