CNC Boring Mill Machinist, Die Shop

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What to Expect

Tesla’s Austin, Tx Die 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. As a CNC Machinist you are 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

What You’ll Do

• Operate Large Horizontal CNC Mills in a low-volume / high-mix workflow
• Read operator/process documents and perform setups and operations as described
• Prove out programs on the floor with NC programmers
• Provide feedback to engineers, other machinists and programmers on design and process improvement
• 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

What You’ll Bring

• 8+ years of operating experience on Large Horizontal CNC mills on Tooling work (High Pressure Die casting, stampings, injection molding, etc.), particularly on 4140, P20, H13/H11 tool steels
• 5 Axis CNC experience a plus
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of engineering drawings, documents, and GD&T
• Thorough knowledge in the use of measurement and inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, gauge pins, bore gauges, optical comparator, etc.
• Excellent attention to detail, mathematical skills, and mechanical aptitude
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to develop and present technical information
• Experience with basic shop tools, Heidenheim CNC controls, maintenance, lathes, Gundrill, Mill-Turn, EDM and/or large format CNC experience 

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

Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. 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.

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