Location: Fremont, CA
Discipline: UX / Product Design
Experience: TBD
Compensation: TBD
Tesla’s Prototype Machine Shop is seeking a skilled and highly motivated CNC Machinist to join the team and contribute to our mission to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy.
The Prototype Machine Shop Team provides engineers and technicians across the organization with machined components as well as insight into machining and other adjacent manufacturing processes. Through the Prototype Shop’s efforts, we help enhance components and systems design by bringing conceptual ideas to the physical world. Engineering initiatives we contribute towards range widely from pre-production vehicles, energy systems, artificial intelligence, and other future-shaping products.
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As a CNC Machinist, you will contribute to our team’s aforementioned objectives. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to develop valuable technical skills through on-the-job training. Our ideal candidate is eager to learn, self-driven, detail oriented and has a history of success working as a team. Help us achieve our best work and apply today!
Responsibilities:
Preparation and machining of components and assemblies to engineering specifications
Set up and operate a variety of CNC mills and lathes including but not limited to vertical mills, 5 axis mills, and lathes with live tooling
Cut material, build tooling, set fixtures, prove and run programs, deburr and finish parts per Programmer direction
Machine complex components to tight tolerances in various materials with tight deadlines
Use various inspection and measurement tools to validate your work
Tracking and documentation of machining processes and results when necessary
Provide feedback to engineers, senior machinists and programmers on design and process improvement
Root cause analysis and problem solving
Work as a team by openly collaborating with engineers and fellow team members
Proactively communicate with engineers, management, and other team members through verbal, email, text, phone and other internal electronic communications
Maintain shop equipment as required
Maintain a clean and organized workspace
Participate in continuous improvement projects for the shop and Tesla
Perform all assignments in accordance with EH&S and security policies
Key Qualifications:
HS diploma or equivalent
3+ cumulative years of machine shop experience and/or classes and training
Experience operating and setting up CNC mills and lathes
Experience with basic shop tools and machines (manual mill, engine lathe, drill press, bandsaw, belt sanders, hand tools etc.)
Thorough knowledge and understanding of engineering drawings and documents
Thorough knowledge in the use of measurement and inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, gauge pins, bore-micrometers, optical comparator, etc.
Positive energy and attitude, with a passion for prototyping and machining
Thrives in a fast paced, constantly evolving environment with tight deadlines
Excellent attention to detail
Good analytical and mathematical skills
Good mechanical aptitude
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work efficiently and effectively both independently and as a team with minimal supervision
Ability to remain positive and focused in demanding and stressful situations
Basic experience with common Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Maintains a growth mindset
Flexible with ability to work overtime on short notice based on strategic needs of the company
Ability to lift 50 lbs.
Desired Skills:
Lathe, Mill-Turn, EDM and/or large format CNC experience
Experience cutting a wide range of materials
Machine maintenance
Ancillary manufacturing/prototyping experience
