Tool & Die Specialist, Battery Cell Manufacturing

Tesla is hiring for highly skilled Tool and Die Specialists who have experience with performing preventative maintenance and repairs on can stamping and can forming progressive die-sets. The Tool and Die Specialist will support the Can Stamping Department for maintaining the die-sets to meet production standards and goals in a timely manner. We are looking for candidates who are shift flexible and available to work overtime, based on business needs.


Responsibilities

• Maintain die-set PM system, including detailed work instructions and manage on schedule completion of PM activities
• Support defect troubleshooting procedures. Support die preparation check sheets and trial procedures
• Maintain die-set spare parts lists and ensure parts are set up and in stock
• Follow die cleaning method and adherence to schedule
• Identify and implement proactive systems to achieve consistent reduction in defects and productivity concerns
• Support development of Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) for production dies to identify critical risks and develop appropriate control plans
• Troubleshooting in press line and minimize die-set down times during production

Requirements

• 5+ years progressively responsible hands-on experience working in stamping and forming die-set maintenance and repair.
• Experience in operations, maintenance and rework procedures for high speed die-sets producing aluminum or steel cylinders, including tooling material selection is a plus
• Understanding and a background working on Lean projects (waste elimination, continuous improvement tools, JIT, flow, poka-yoke, etc.)
• Experience with interpretation of dimensional inspection results (checking fixture, CMM or vision system)
• Ability to work with and develop production performance metrics with engineers and management (efficiency, quality, safety, throughput, costs)
• Remain engaged, proactive and positive in tough circumstances owning assignments and taking full accountability for success. Demonstrated ability to support, promote and improve a safety focused environment
• Command of the English language, both verbal and written

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