Additive Technician, Die Shop

As an Additive Technician you will be supporting our die shop team in printing 3D parts for our dies.

• Prepare machines, materials, and CAD designs for builds on various AM systems
• Set up, operate, and maintain Additive Manufacturing (including Metal AM) machines
• Perform post-processing: part breakout, cleaning, sandblasting, surfacing, polishing, and testing
• Inspect finished parts against specifications and standards; maintain inventory control
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve process or equipment issues; pack parts and update paperwork
• Complete daily/weekly facility cleanup and collaborate with machine makers on process specs and parameters
• Provide input on new product development
• 2-year degree, technical school certificate preferred, or equivalent experience
• 2+ years running 3D printers in Additive Manufacturing, Rapid Prototyping, R&D, or service environment preferred
• Experience with 3D printing and CAD software (Build Setup, Magics, CATIA, SolidWorks, Pro-E, Fusion 360, Autodesk, Onshape, etc.)
• Working knowledge of 3D CAD and design-for-AM / build-prep software (3DXpert and similar)
• Knowledge of post-print processes (heat treatment, surface finishing, powder removal, power tools) and ability to produce/inspect complex tight-tolerance parts with limited guidance
• Ability to troubleshoot machines after print or equipment failures; proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Strong work ethic, organization, attention to detail, and communication; willingness to work overtime/nights/weekends as needed and to learn/grow on individual projects

Essential Physical Demands

• Ability to stand and walk for up to 12 hours/day on varied and uneven terrain including concrete surfaces
• Stoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist and crawl for extended periods of time, including up to 12 hours/day
• Must be able to frequently and repetitively lift/carry 30 lbs. and up to 50 lbs. infrequently
• Frequently and repetitively push heavy carts and dollies
• The ability to carry up to 20 lbs. up and down flights of stairs multiple times a day
• Ability to drive cars & trucks back and forth while being outside of the factory for up to 12 hours/day
• 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
• Ability to identify issues in a work process and receive safety signals using sight, touch, and hearing
• Follow all safety rules and guidelines including wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while performing the above-mentioned activities
• Ability to correctly wear respiratory protection such as half and full-face respirators, if required, for up to 12 hours/day
• Ability to perform the above-mentioned activities while working in outdoor weather conditions

Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 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 (90 day waiting period)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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